Second year has come and gone. While it was in process, it seemed like a long dark tunnel, hard work every step of the way. We've emerged into the light at the end, some of us anyway. More have fallen by the way, impossible as it seems.
My summer classes are LGBT (Sexuality and the Law), Trial Practice and Small Claims Clinic.
The LGBT class looks at areas such as transgender and gay/lesbian issues in the realm of employment law, Title VII, §1938 actions, right to marry, parental and other family law issues, etc. So far the most striking element has been a close look at the legal issues that transgender persons deal with. This is a small class of 10 students, and is almost entirely discussion based. No exam, but some papers to write.
The Trial Practice class is fantastic. Taught by two successful litigators, we are working through various components of a jury trial, class is in the courtroom, and we will complete the class with a mock trial. Engaging, exhilarating and packed with useful information.
The Small Claims clinic will involve assisting people who want to either file a claim or have had one filed against them-with the forms, the process and some discussion of the likelihood that their claim/defense has legal merit. It's supposed to be a churn and burn, 5 minutes or so to a client. Not sure about this one but I need the experience, so here I go.
Meanwhile I even have time to live a little. I've been reading other things, gardening, and spending time with friends. The respite is welcome.
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