The L&E Clinic runs like a law firm staffed by students and experienced supervising lawyers.

Student Experience

Student Expectations

Students are expected to:

  • manage client relationships,
  • manage client matters, including researching issues and drafting contracts and client memos,
  • prioritize assignments and self direct work,
  • track and bill their time,
  • actively participate in firm, team, and practice area meetings, and
  • expand their career and business development networks through attendance at events and use of social media. 

Students are encouraged to share their knowledge and seek assistance within the L&E Clinic, and also from our Advisory Committee of respected attorneys in the Wisconsin legal community.  

clinic students at StartingBlock brainstorming with L&E staff

Practice Areas

Client engagements give student associates the opportunity to explore specialized practice areas, including:

  • Tax and Corporate Law
  • Trademark Law
  • Patent Law (Design, Provisional, and Utility)
  • Intellectual Property Licensing
  • Securities
  • Employment Law
  • Internet Policies
  • Food and Beverage and other Regulatory
clinic students meeting with clinical professors tami patel and jeffrey glazer at a conference table

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