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The Edward P. Swyer Justice Center at Albany Law School

Students Providing Access to Justice

Make an Impact by Performing Legal Work

The Edward P. Swyer Justice Center at Albany Law School combines theory and practice and acts as an in-house public interest law firm, providing free legal services to eligible clients in the Capital Region.

In a typical academic year, The Justice Center recruits more than 200 students for clinic projects, representing hundreds of clients and assisting many more individuals and organizations through technical assistance and community education activities.

The Justice Center at Albany Law School's mission is to provide high quality legal representation and to teach students to be skilled professionals who practice law with compassion and sensitivity to individual client needs. 

The Edward P. Swyer Center Celebrates 50 Years

In-House and Hybrid Clinics

Family Litigation Clinic, Health Law Clinic, Immigration Law Clinic, Domestic Violence Prosecution Hybrid Clinic and Community Economic Development Clinic.

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Justice Center Students in Action

Apprenticeship Programs

In the apprenticeship programs, students represent real clients in actual cases under the supervision of a faculty member.

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Justice Center Student Apprenticeship

Field Placements

Students work onsite with attorneys in government or private sector.

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Justice Center Field Placements

Pro Bono and Professionalism

Students volunteer legal services to our organizations and communities.

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Pro Bono and Professionalism

Justice Center Spotlights

Prof. Ted De Barbieri

Spotlight

Professor Ted De Barbieri

De Barbieri’s Scholarship Explores Small Business Struggles, Help
HIV/AIDS Ribbon

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Health Law

Clinic part of Trio Granted Nearly $1 Million to Support Those Grappling with HIV/AIDS
Arbor Hill NY

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Impact

CEDC Students, Alumna Move Arbor Hill Revitalization Forward

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