Course Description
This clinic trains students to represent victims of child sexual assault or exploitation in tort suits filed against their abusers. The clinic also meets for a two-hour seminar each week during which students will be trained on litigation skills, laws governing child sexual abuse cases, and legislation making these lawsuits possible.
Athena Title
Child Endangerment Sexual Exp
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in JURI 5761E, JURI 7761E
Non-Traditional Format
Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. Students will be involved in the planning and implementation of the projects(s) and may spend time outside of the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for approximately 50-75% of overall instructional time.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
To familiarize students with the challenges that child sexual assault victims face in obtaining redress for the abuse and the ways in which legislation affects the availability of remedies; to provide litigation experience to students; and to provide students with the tools to communicate with vulnerable clients.
Topical Outline
Topics covered will include: 1. Trial level drafting skills, including drafting complaints 2. Ethical rules governing lawyers in Georgia 3. Client communication skills, including oral interviewing and writing letters 4. Georgia tort laws providing remedies for victims of child sexual assault and exploitation 5. The operation of statutes of limitations for tort suits brought by victims of child sexual assault and exploitation in Georgia and nationally 6. Trial discovery skills, including drafting interrogatories and taking depositions 7. Trial preparation skills, including operation of the rules of evidence 8. Negotiation skills, including settlement discussions
Syllabus
Public CV