Jeffrey Selbin Slams Louisiana Legislature for Attack on Law School Clinics

Los Angeles Daily Journal, May 13, 2010 by Jeffrey Selbin
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Under the bill, law school clinics at universities receiving state funds—regardless of whether the funds directly support the clinics—are prohibited from: filing a petition, motion or suit against a government agency; filing suit against an individual, business or government agency seeking monetary damages; and raising constitutional challenges in state or federal court (except under limited circumstances). While enumerating discrete areas of law in which clinics can continue to operate, the proposed restrictions would render impossible most forms of legal representation.