Clinical Programs
Externships in Bankruptcy
BANKRUPTCY CLINIC: Under the supervision of a bankruptcy panel trustee or bankruptcy practitioner, the researching, drafting pleadings and making court appearances in Federal Bankruptcy Court. Prerequisites: Successful completion of 58 hours of law college credit and an intern certificate from the Supreme Court of Ohio. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LAW 1224 (Bankruptcy and Creditor's Rights).
Externships in Criminal Law
PROSECUTION CLINIC: Placement in prosecutor office, involving the representation of the state in criminal misdemeanors under the supervision of a licensed practicing attorney. Prerequisite LAW 1296 (Criminal Practice: An Introduction) or LAW 1297 (Criminal Practice: Advanced).
PUBLIC DEFENDER CLINIC: Placement in public defender office involving the representation of criminal defendants under the supervision of a licensed practicing attorney. Prerequisite LAW 1296 (Criminal Practice: An Introduction) or LAW 1297 (Criminal Practice: Advanced).
Externships in Environmental Law
ENVIRONMENTAL CLINIC: Under the supervision of licensed attorneys, placement with a non-profit environmental group in Ohio; engaging in research, drafting of pleadings and other activities pertaining to environmental law. Prerequisites: Successful completion of 58 hours of law college credit and an intern certificate from the Supreme Court of Ohio. Prerequisite or co-requisite either LAW 1312 (Environmental Law) or LAW 1525 (Environmental Law Seminar).
Externships in Government
GOVERNMENTAL CLINIC: Under the supervision of attorneys from different governmental agencies, researching, drafting memos and engaging in other activities handled by the agency in question. Prerequisites: Successful completion of 58 hours of law college credit and an intern certificate from the Supreme Court of Ohio. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LAW 1248 (Civil Practice: an Introduction).
Judicial Externships
JUDICIAL EXTERNSHIP: Under the supervision of selected state and federal judges, performing research, writing and other court-related duties that the judge assigns. Prerequisites: None. 2 credits.
JUDICIAL EXTERNSHIP II - This clinical course would entail placement with a state or federal judge during the course of the semester performing research, writing and other court related duties. Students may not be placed with the same judge who supervised them in Judicial Externship I. Students will be required to write a paper or submit a substantial draft opinion.
The ONU Corporate Transactions Clinic
CORPORATE TRANSACTIONAL CLINIC: The representation of non-profit organizations and local churches in corporate matters including incorporating, obtaining tax exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service and real property issues. Prerequisites: Successful completion of 58 hours of law college credit and an intern certificate from the Supreme Court of Ohio. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LAW 1236 (Business Organizations 1).
ONU Legal Clinic
The representation of clients in civil litigation matters such as family law, social security disability, and other general civil litigation matters at the ONU Legal Clinic in Lima, Ohio, under the supervision of a licensed staff attorney. Prerequisites: Successful completion of 58 hours of law college credit and an intern certificate from the Supreme Court of Ohio. Prerequisite or co-requisite: LAW 1248 (Civil Practice: an Introduction).
Legal Intern Certificate:
Application for Legal Intern Certificate
For information, contact:
Ohio Northern University Legal Clinic
306 North Main Street
Lima, OH 45801
Phone: 419-227-0061
Prof. Bryan H. Ward, Director of Clinical Programs & Professor of Law
Prof. Jennifer S. Easterday, Assistant Director of Clinical Programs, Staff Attorney Instructor in Law