Civil Legal Services Clinic is a civil justice clinic operated by the University of Wyoming College of Law, specializing in providing legal representation to low-income residents across Wyoming. As the law school’s oldest clinic, it has served the dual mission of offering students hands-on civil litigation education while supporting vulnerable communities for over three decades.
The clinic focuses on preparing law students for poverty law practice through direct client work and community engagement, with a strong emphasis on housing and public benefits advocacy. Student-attorneys work in teams to manage active caseloads, gaining practical skills in client interaction, legal drafting, and courtroom representation while addressing systemic barriers to justice for under-resourced populations.
Services Offered
- Civil litigation representation
- Housing discrimination cases
- Housing conditions disputes
- Federally subsidized housing advocacy
- Public benefits denial appeals
- Community education and presentations
- Direct client representation for low-income individuals
The clinic serves low-income residents throughout Wyoming and operates primarily in the areas of housing and public benefits law, with student-attorneys handling cases involving discrimination, unsafe conditions, and benefit appeals. It has been a vital resource for vulnerable communities for over 30 years.
