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The Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics
The Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics were founded in 1971, and were dedicated in 1991 to acknowledge the generous support of Jacob Burns (LLB '24, Hon. LLC '70). A longtime trustee of the University, Burns (1902-1993) was renowned as a lawyer, artist, and philanthropist. GW Law is proud to honor this significant contribution to the "uplifting and maintenance of the legal profession," and his fearless advocacy of the principle of "equal justice under the law." The Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics vary considerably in purpose, duration, requirements, and duties.
Despite their diversity, each Clinic provides an exciting and supportive educational environment in which law students offer vital legal services to people of color and those historically excluded from economic opportunity in Washington, DC and beyond. In the Clinic, students are certified to practice as lawyers in DC, Maryland, and Federal Court and work directly with clients in matters involving criminal defense, transactional law, housing and a dozen practice areas in between. Students get close supervision by law school faculty and gain real world lawyering experience as well as professional development that increases job marketability.
The Jacob Burns Community Legal Clinics operate under the direction of Senior Associate Dean Laurie S. Kohn. The Managing Attorney & Associate Program Director for the Clinics is Andrea R. Johnson, and the Administrative Manager is Milagros Tudela.
Contact Us: 2000 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20052 | 202.994.7463 | Hours: Monday-Friday; 9 am-5 pm
Clinical Programs
*Clinic not offered in Spring 2025
Administrative Law Issues & Appeals Clinic
Access to Justice Clinic - Animal Law
Access to Justice Clinic - Citizenship & Naturalization Division
Access to Justice Clinic - Criminal Appellate Division
Access to Justice Clinic - Family Law Division
Access to Justice Clinic - Nonprofit & Entrepreneurship Division*
Access to Justice Clinic - Prisoner Civil Rights Division
Access to Justice Clinic - Workers’ Rights Division*
Civil and Human Rights Law Clinic
Family Justice Litigation Clinic*
Health Equity Policy & Advocacy Clinic
Health Equity Policy and Advocacy (HEPA) Environmental Justice Division
Intellectual Property & Technology Law Clinic
Public Justice Advocacy Clinic
Rising for Justice - Housing Advocacy & Litigation Clinic*
21
Number of GW Law Clinics
50k
Client Service Hours Annually
264
Enrolled Students Annually
25+
Practice Areas
Recent News
Advocating for Healthier Futures: Environmental Justice Division’s Impactful Submission to HUD on Lead Hazards
November 25, 2024
The Health Equity and Policy Advocacy Clinic recently celebrated a milestone achievement, thanks to the work of our Environmental Justice (EJ) student team.
New Administrative Law, Issues, and Appeals Clinic Training the Next Generation of Appellate Litigators
November 15, 2024
GW Law Clinical Program’s new Administrative Law, Issues, and Appeals (ALIA) Clinic, directed by Dean Aram Gavoor, debuted during the Fall 2024 semester.
Vaccine Injury Litigation Clinic Wins $1,000,000 in Client Compensation and Attorneys’ Fees
November 15, 2024
The Vaccine Injury Litigation Clinic (VILC) has represented 20 clients with claims within the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) in the last year.