Family Law and Estate Planning
Suggested Courses*
Advanced Real Estate Transactions
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Education Law
Family Law
Property I and II
Trusts and Estates
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Faculty
William Drennan, Assistant Professor
R. Hokulei Lindsey, Assistant Professor of Law
Alice Noble-Allgire, Professor of Law
Tracie R. Porter, Assistant Professor
Suzanne Schmitz, Assistant Professor of Law
Civil Practice Clinic
The Civil Practice Clinic provides free legal service to persons 60 and over who live in 13 counties around Carbondale. Typical cases within the Clinic include drafting simple wills, drafting powers of attorney for health care and property, and representing clients in guardianship proceedings.
Domestic Violence Clinic
Students in the Domestic Violence Clinic represent victims of domestic violence from Jackson, Williamson, and Union counties in southern Illinois. In a typical case, the student interviews the victim, conducts research, prepares for trial, and represents the victim in obtaining a court order of protection.
Public Extern Clinic
Students in the Public Extern Clinic work in city, state, federal, or non-profit law offices, or as law clerks for state or federal judges. Students can complete their externships during the fall, spring, or summer of their third year of study. In addition to receiving valuable work experience, students can receive up to six hours of academic credit.