General Civil Practice Clinic

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The General Civil Practice Clinic allows students to directly serve individuals from the community in an array of civil issues.

Funding support for the General Civil Practice Clinic is provided in part by Rose Vasquez, LW’85.

General Civil Practice Clinic

The General Civil Practice Clinic at Drake University is currently transitioning its areas of service. To better serve the evolving needs of our community, the Clinic is shifting its primary focus toward Consumer Protection Law.

Current Caseload Notice: We are currently dedicated to completing our existing caseload. During this transition, we are not accepting new applications for legal representation in most matters, including family law.

Seeking Legal Assistance?

To streamline our services and ensure community members find the help they need, please review our updated practice guidelines below.

What We Do

Once the transition is complete, the Clinic will focus on consumer-related issues, such as:

· Unfair debt collection practices

· Consumer fraud

· Contract disputes

· Landlord/tenant rights (excluding evictions)

What We Do NOT Handle

The Drake Legal Clinic no longer accepts new cases in the following areas:

· Family Law: (Divorce, Child Custody, Support, or Decree Modifications)

· Criminal Defense

· Personal Injury or Tort claims

If you need help with a Family Law matter: We recommend contacting Iowa Legal Aid or the Polk County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project for pro bono or reduced-fee assistance.