Experiential Learning | School of Law

Advocacy in Action

Gain theoretical knowledge and practical experience through participation in clinics, practicums, externships, the Semester in D.C. Program, moot court and mock trial competitions, and other opportunities for hands-on learning.

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Clinics

Under the supervision of full-time faculty and practicing attorneys, students wrestle as lawyers with legal and ethical issues involving real people.

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Practicums

Combine focused classroom instruction in a particular area of interest and fieldwork under supervising attorneys at various agencies and organizations.

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Externships

Earn credit for legal work outside of the law school during the fall, spring, or summer.

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Semester in D.C.

Pitt Law’s Semester in D.C. Program provides students with the opportunity to gain legal and policy experience through internships with government and non-profit employers in Washington, D.C.

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Lawyering Skills Competition

Lawyering skills competitions provide the opportunity for students to simulate negotiating, trying a case, or arguing an appeal on behalf of a fictional client. This kind of experiential learning provides an unmatched opportunity to build real-world lawyering skills. Opportunities are available within and outside Pitt Law to students in all class years.

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