The Organizations and Transactions Clinic provides students with opportunities to engage in public interest lawyering through business and transactional work for local nonprofit organizations. Clients vary widely by size, policy area and business model. Students advise on governance, commercial and compliance matters, assist with contracts and collaborations, and provide general corporate support to O&T's clients. Students have primary responsibility for client work, acting under the supervision of the clinic director.
The course also includes a weekly seminar. The seminar curriculum includes reading, writing and discussion about business context, governance, contract/commercial arrangement and transaction planning/execution considerations relevant to a sophisticated corporate law practice.
The clinic is designed to give students opportunities to develop analytical, editorial, planning and counseling skills in the context of both client projects and classwork, all with an eye to the ways in which business lawyers can serve the community through pro bono, board service, leadership and volunteer activities.
No prior substantive experience in nonprofit or business work is necessary.