Law Clinics
Opportunities to Practice
Being of service doesn’t have to wait until you graduate from the Creighton University School of Law. Our three law clinics allow you to earn credit and gain real-world experience while providing free legal services to Douglas County residents. You may work in one of these clinics as a third-year law student after gaining authorization to practice law under the supervision of clinic faculty and attorneys. Students in the Accelerated JD program may work in a clinic during their second year.
Creighton Law Clinics
Close
Milton R. Abrahams Legal Clinic
The Milton R. Abrahams Legal Clinic operates as a small law firm that offers free legal services related to civil matters. The clinic is run by students under the supervision of licensed attorneys.
Close
Bankruptcy Clinic
Our Bankruptcy Legal Clinic and Seminar provides credit and hands-on experience for students, while helping Douglas County residents gain a fresh financial start through bankruptcy.
Close
Juvenile Justice Legal Clinic
This clinic allows students to gain legal experience and mentorship while serving children in need. Students work on open cases in the Separate Juvenile Court of Douglas County.
About Our Clinical Program
Through the School of Law’s clinical program, students earn four credit hours while learning essential lawyering skills, such as:
- Counseling
- Drafting pleadings and business documents
- Interviewing
- Negotiating settlements
- Oral argument
- Trial preparation
You’ll represent clients from the initial interview through trial (and sometimes through appeal). As you gain practical legal skills, you’ll be exposed to ethical issues confronting lawyers as they endeavor to maintain and improve the profession. You’ll also encounter challenges in the legal system—and their impact on access to justice for low-income individuals and families.
Gaining authorization
To work in our clinics, students must be senior-certified. This certification is provided by the School of Law’s dean to law students with “senior standing” who exhibit good character and competent legal ability. Then authorization is granted by the Nebraska Supreme Court, in alignment with its Senior Law Student Practice Rules (Neb. Ct. R. §§ 3-701–3-706). These rules allow students to participate in legal activities under the general supervision of a Nebraska-licensed attorney.
Accreditation, Bylaws, Disclosures, Policies and Reports
Close
School of Law Bylaws
We operate in accordance with the Creighton University School of Law’s faculty bylaws and American Bar Association (ABA) accreditation standards.
Close
Accreditation Information
Creighton University School of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312.988.6738.
According to the ABA, “Law schools that are ABA-approved provide a legal education that meets a minimum set of standards promulgated by the Council and Accreditation Committee of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar. Every U.S. jurisdiction has determined that graduates of ABA-approved law schools are eligible to sit for the bar exam in their respective jurisdiction.”
Close
