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Choice of the cases to be handled

Cases are selected at the beginning of each semester according to the number of students enrolled.

The Legal Clinic course is characterized by a multidisciplinary approach that involves different branches of law. Teachers choose the case to be treated based on criteria that take into account its didactic value, exemplary nature and social relevance. Cases can also be reported by NGO with which the Clinic collaborates.

The student are bound to comply with all the deontological rules applicable to the case, by signing a specific declaration.

Counseling activities
As for the legal assistance activity carried out by students, they cannot formally represent the client in court. This means that all briefs and legal documents must be approved and signed by the defense attorney.
Although students do not take on a formal role, they can, however, under the supervision of the lawyer, interview the client, contribute significantly to the preparation of the relevant acts of the process and, with the permission of the judge, assist and take the floor at the hearing .

- Lessons, individual and group case study, seminars, evaluation

The course includes 40 hours of lessons under the guidance of two supervisors (an academic and a lawyer). The remaining hours are dedicated to individual and group study and analysis of cases. In addition, in-depth seminars will be held (usually by guest teachers, both Italian and foreign). In some cases, simulations and role-playing games are also used.