A nice article on the ABA Law Student Division’s webpage on why students should “jump at the chance” to work in law school clinics and “some key reasons to consider participating in a clinic or experiential program at your law school.”

“Picture this: you’re a law student, but you’re also a member of a legal team supporting a community organization as they move a bill through your state legislature. It’s the day of the big committee hearing, and you’ve worked hard to prepare materials to support your clients as they plan to offer live testimony.

Suddenly, a last-minute hiccup: your clients experience an emergency and are no longer available to testify live. Your client asks the legal team to step in, and your supervisor requests that you join the hearing virtually to offer remarks in support of the measure. Are you ready to represent your client?

For law students participating in clinics and experiential programs, this scenario offers a realistic glimpse into the challenging and fulfilling work you can take on while still in law school! Clinics and experiential programs provide you with the opportunity to work directly with attorneys and advocates on a wide array of issues as part of a specialized program of study during the school year.”

Read the full article here: Cameron Clark, Why You Should Jump at the Chance to Work in Your Law School’s Clinics, ABA.com (Apr. 13, 2026).