Experiential Learning

TBD
Director of Clinical Legal Studies Program and Oversees the Experiential Learning Programs

Phone: (713) 313-7275

The GOAL of Experiential Education at Thurgood Marshall Law is to immerse each student in multi-level learning opportunities that encourages students to learn-by-observing; learn-by- assessing; learn by evaluating; learn-by-experiencing; and learn-by-doing.   By melding the experiential learning curriculum with doctrinal foundations, the experiential learning program is firmly grounded in student-centered teaching that utilizes best practices in implementing experiential pedagogy

Through well planned experiential learning experiences, Thurgood Marshall Law helps students develop many of the core competencies that the American Bar Association has identified and Thurgood Marshall Law faculty have adopted as central for success in the legal profession today; skills that are needed to graduate students who are grounded in professionalism, who accept responsibility for their own professional identity and who are prepared to master competencies required of the legal profession in the 21st Century. Skills such as reflective learning, fact-gathering, and professionalism are enhanced through programs that bridge the gap from law school to law practice.

Thurgood Marshall Law firmly believes that our students ARE the SOCIAL ENGINEERS that will bring about positive change in the communities in which they serve, the communities in which they live and the world at large.


 

 

 

 

 

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Experiential Learning



Download Externship forms and Information

  1. Externship Course Requirements and FAQ's (pdf)
  2. Contact (pdf)
  3. Tinesheet (pdf)
  4. Externship, Supervisor & School Memorandum of Understanding(pdf)
  5. Conflicts of Interests Spredheet (xlxx)
  6. Field-Supervisor-Eligibility-and-the-Application-Process
  7. Field-Supervisor-Responsibilities


How to Reach Us

TBD- Director of Clinical Legal Studies Program and Oversees the Experiential Learning Programs
     •  (713) 313-7275

Timothy Adams
Adjunct Professor of Law and Director of Advocacy
     • Timothy.Adams@tmslaw.tsu.edu

Brandon Draper
Assistant Professor of Law& Director of Experiential Learning    • brandon.draper@tsu.edu
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(713) 313-1075

Lydia Johnson
Professor of Law – Criminal Externship
   • lydia.johnson@tmslaw.tsu.edu
   • (713) 313-7004
Thalia Dubose
Adjunct Professor – Civil Law Externship
   • thalia.dubose@tmsl.tsu.edu
   • (832) 240-1177
Judge Joy Thomas
Adjunct Professor – Judicial Externship
   • sharonda.thomas@tmsl.tsu.edu
   • (281) 444-0330

 

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