Amelia A. Gould Representation in Mediation Clinic
About the Clinic
Establish in 2020, the Elisabeth Haub School of Law’s Amelia A. Gould Representation in Mediation Clinic, in partnership with the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of New York, the Southern District of New York and the Surrogate’s Court of Westchester County, offers direct legal services to clients. Under faculty supervision, law students in the Clinic provide limited scope representation to pro se litigants in court-referred mediation proceedings. Students interview clients, assess interests, analyze claims, negotiate with opposing counsel, perform legal research, and prepare documents in connection with mediation proceedings, as well as act as advocates in court-referred mediation proceedings. Clients are appointed through the court system with prioritization given to children, the elderly and those who are financial disadvantaged.
Student Participation
In the weekly seminar, students explore the practice of mediation, lawyering skills, and the substantive areas of employment law and trusts and estates. Private practitioners and attorneys from the EDNY, SDNY and the Surrogate’s Court may assist in the teaching of the seminar.
Preference is given to students who have taken trusts and estates and/or employment law.