FAQs - Additional Information - NUS Law Centre for Pro Bono & Clinical Education (CPBCLE)

Clinical Legal Education Programme

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FAQs – Additional Information

Overview

Application and Eligibility

Structure and Supervision

Additional Information

Assessment, Credits & Additional Information

1. Is the law clinic course graded at the end of the tranche?

Yes. Assessment may include:

Client work
Drafting and research
Reflection journals
Presentations
Soft skills (e.g., time and file management)

2. How many credits will I earn per law clinic?

Up to 5 credits are awarded per successfully completed law clinic.

3. Can the hours completed under a law clinic count toward fulfillment of the Mandatory Pro Bono Hours required for graduation under “Pro Bono Service Course” LC2009/LCJ5009?

No. The LC2009/LCJ5009 Pro Bono Service course is specifically designed to fulfil the 20-hour pro bono graduation requirement and must be completed independently of the law clinics.

4. Where can I learn more about the law clinics?

CPBCLE website: Clinics – Essential Information
News & Announcement page at the bottom of CPBCLE homepage Home Page - NUS Law Centre for Pro Bono & Clinical Education (CPBCLE)
Emails sent from AA on the call for applications
Otherwise, you can email: lawclinic@nus.edu.sg

5. Can I volunteer outside of law clinic courses and obtain academic credit?

No. Voluntary pro bono hours are not eligible for academic credit.