Texas Law ↔ Disability Rights Clinic at Texas Law

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The Disability Rights Clinic at Texas Law is an academic program hosted by the institution known as Texas Law, as evidenced by its designation as a course within the school's curriculum [1] and its status as an upperclass-only elective course [2].

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claimStudents in the Disability Rights Clinic at Texas Law communicate with child clients and families through phone calls, Zoom, and in-person home visits.

claimThe Disability Rights Clinic at Texas Law selects clients primarily through a medical-legal partnership with the Dell Children’s Medical Group and other state-wide partners.

claimThe Disability Rights Clinic at Texas Law is designated as course ID 697C.

measurementThe Disability Rights Clinic at Texas Law requires mandatory in-person sessions on Friday, August 28, from 12 pm to 6 pm, and Saturday, August 29, from 9 am to 6 pm.

claimThe Disability Rights Clinic at Texas Law is an upperclass-only elective course.

claimStudents in the Disability Rights Clinic at Texas Law serve as lead student counsellors in formal mediation of complaints before mediators contracted with the Texas Education Agency.

procedureStudents in the Disability Rights Clinic at Texas Law perform tasks including drafting civil complaints, developing expert testimony, mediating cases, and trying cases when necessary.

measurementThe Disability Rights Clinic at Texas Law provides 6 hours of experiential learning credit.

claimStudents in the Disability Rights Clinic at Texas Law represent low-income parents of children with disabilities in legal cases against school districts regarding violations of state and federal special education and anti-discrimination laws.

claimThe Disability Rights Clinic at Texas Law partners with graduates working in Big Law firms to broaden the reach of the clinic.