Clinical Associate Professor and First Amendment Clinic Director Clare R. Norins presented “First Principles: No Democracy Without Freedom of Speech” at the American Association of Law School’s Clinical Legal Education Conference titled “Holding the Line: Clinical Education in Defense of Democracy” in Portland, Oregon, during May.
Norins addressed attendees on the fundamental connection between democracy and free speech. The session was part of a broader conversation about the role of clinical education in supporting democratic principles within legal training.
The University of Georgia School of Law supports experiential learning via 18 clinics and externships while promoting high graduate employment rates, as indicated on the official website. The school excels in advocacy competitions with national and regional titles, maintains the Alexander Campbell King Law Library with extensive resources, has been ranked No. 22 by U.S. News & World Report and recognized for value by National Jurist, serves a diverse student body with strong academic profiles, and focuses on redefining excellence in national public legal education through superior teaching and community service, according to the official website.
The Clinical Legal Education Conference brings together law educators from across the country to discuss current challenges facing clinical programs and their impact on students’ professional development.
Norins’ presentation contributed to ongoing discussions about protecting democratic values through legal education.
