Clinics & Externships

Farmworker Legal Aid Clinic

Representing farmworkers in a variety of legal matters.

Students in the Farmworker Legal Aid Clinic, taught by Professor Beth Lyon, work in teams of two to represent people who are living and working in agricultural and agriculture-related settings throughout Pennsylvania, most of them in Kennett Square (Chester County). Students represent farmworkers in a variety of legal matters to help their clients meet their basic needs. Case types include workers’ compensation claims for people who need long-term care for work-based injuries, housing related issues, wage claims, employment discrimination and immigration.

Because farmworkers are extremely isolated, education and trust building are key components of lawyering for this community. Therefore, each student team will spend at least two half-days traveling to a work camp to participate in know-your-rights outreach presentations.

Most student teams will work with Spanish-speaking clients and manage non-traditional offsite client consultation settings.

Faculty

Professor Beth Lyon

Credit Hours

Six. Farmworker Clinic satisfies practical writing requirement

Prerequisites

None

Time Commitment

24-28 Hours per week

Semesters Offered

Fall and Spring

Application Process

Admission is on a lottery basis through the Registrar’s Office. Preference will be given to third year students who have not taken a clinical course. Priority will be given to two (2) rising second year students in the Spring semester only.

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