Georgia State University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) department will start a new legal clinic to help military veterans and law students, according to a University release.
The clinic is starting this month under the leadership of Roy Sobelson, associate dean for Academic Affairs and professor of law.
“It is thrilling for me to be the leader of the legal clinic. Its an opportunity to serve both, veterans and also the law students,” he said.
The clinic will allow law students to practice what they’ve learned with experienced volunteer lawyers who will serve as mentors while addressing and resolving legal issues, according to Sobelson in the release.
He also said the clinic could change the reputation of Georgia State’s law school.
“I hope it does change the reputation but my primary concern is clients and the students,” Soebelson said.
Daniel Richardson, law student, said any time the School of Law offers opportunities and internships for students is not only beneficial for the students but also for Georgia State’s reputation.
“I don’t know if i will participate in this opportunity but my veteran friend Robert Chandler will be involved in it for sure,” he said.
Another law student, Olivia Clark, said she attended a meeting about the legal clinic and will be a part of it when it starts.
“I think its an awesome opportunity for the law students to practice and gain experience in dealing with the clients,” she said.
