In today's job market, practical legal experience is a "must" for
successful candidates. Real-world experiences can also balance the
rigors of the classroom and remind students of why they wanted to attend
law school in the first place. DePaul students have a wide variety of
choices when it comes to taking on real cases with actual clients, from
traditional clinical experiences and field placements that last at
least one semester to shorter, intensive service trips and pro bono and
service opportunities that may take as little as one day. Regardless of
your experience level or area of interest, you will find a way to gain
real-world legal experience at DePaul.