McGeorge Legal Clinics, published by the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, provide practical legal experience to law students while serving the Sacramento community. The clinics cover a range of public interest areas including immigration law, homeless advocacy, elder and health law, bankruptcy, federal defense, and legislative and public policy work. They assist clients with issues such as post-conviction relief, immigration benefits like DACA, and legal challenges faced by vulnerable populations. The clinics emphasize client-centered lawyering, community engagement, and preparing students for professional legal practice through direct client interaction and advocacy.
Are you afraid that your criminal record might prevent your application for a…
According to a report on Asians in America released by Pew Research Center this April, about 14% of unauthorized immigrants in the United States in 2017 were of Asian descent. The number highlights the fact that Asians in America…
On December 2020, eligible immigrants could once again file initial applications for benefits through Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DACA is an immigration policy whereby certain people who came to the United States as children and met several…
On July 1, 2021, McGeorge Legal Clinics welcomed Assistant Clinical Professor of Law, Ron S. Hochbaum as the first-ever director of the Homeless Advocacy Clinic. We asked him to tell us a little about himself, his work and his…
As of July 9, 2021, 18 states have legalized marijuana for recreational use and 36 states have legalized marijuana for medical use. Despite a trend where states are becoming more welcoming towards marijuana, it remains federally illegal. This means…
Every year an estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10 older Americans experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Together, we can build the social supports that can prevent this abuse and keep everyone safe as we age. World Elder Abuse…
Deepest condolences to the family and friends of civil rights legend, Justice Cruz Reynoso, who passed away today. Justice Reynoso was the first Latino Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, first Latino appointed to the Third District Court…
The eight third-year students in the Federal Defender Clinic in Spring 2021 have been busy working on every stage of misdemeanor federal cases. “Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, their participation has been remote, but this has not deterred them from…
In May 2020, McGeorge alumnus Aaron Brieno, ‘14 joined Professor Cathy Christian as Co-Director of the McGeorge Legislative and Public Policy Clinic. “One of the biggest reasons why I teach is to ensure that students of all backgrounds have access…
The Elder and Health Law (EHL) clinic, a civil practice clinic serving those age 60 and older, offers clients legal representation on matters including protection from physical and financial abuse, estate and end-of-life planning, contract disputes and more. In 2020…
