University of Dayton Law Clinic

Principles of Practice
The Law Clinic has adopted the following principles of practice: All matters which clients discuss with members of the office during the course of our representation will remain confidential. As part of our client representation and our educational program, cases are discussed from time to time at meetings and classes attended only by the students and professors in the clinical program. In order to provide clients with the best possible legal representation, we make efforts to inform our clients of all aspects of their case. Accordingly, we explain the pertinent law, available courses of action and the risks in any action. We promptly notify clients of any significant developments and send them copies of written material which is either prepared or received by Clinic counsel. We make every effort to answer promptly any question which a client might have concerning his or her case. If a client has any comments or complaints concerning the handling of their case, they should inform the Clinic Coordinator, the Director of the Law Clinic, or any supervising attorney in the program. Clinic students are expected to provide high quality legal representation and assist each client in pursuing his or her goals to the extent possible under the law and consistent with ethical obligations for lawyers. Community work is conducted in direct collaboration with community groups committed to rebuilding their neighborhoods who might not otherwise have access to legal information or representation. We respect the expertise, self-determination, and autonomy of communities and seek to create mutually beneficial partnerships with those with whom we work.

Principles of Practice

The Law Clinic has adopted the following principles of practice:

All matters which clients discuss with members of the office during the course of our representation will remain confidential. As part of our client representation and our educational program, cases are discussed from time to time at meetings and classes attended only by the students and professors in the clinical program.

In order to provide clients with the best possible legal representation, we make efforts to inform our clients of all aspects of their case. Accordingly, we explain the pertinent law, available courses of action and the risks in any action. We promptly notify clients of any significant developments and send them copies of written material which is either prepared or received by Clinic counsel. We make every effort to answer promptly any question which a client might have concerning his or her case. If a client has any comments or complaints concerning the handling of their case, they should inform the Clinic Coordinator, the Director of the Law Clinic, or any supervising attorney in the program. Clinic students are expected to provide high quality legal representation and assist each client in pursuing his or her goals to the extent possible under the law and consistent with ethical obligations for lawyers.

Community work is conducted in direct collaboration with community groups committed to rebuilding their neighborhoods who might not otherwise have access to legal information or representation. We respect the expertise, self-determination, and autonomy of communities and seek to create mutually beneficial partnerships with those with whom we work.