Rising for Justice

Rising for Justice (RFJ) will not be offered at WCL starting in the 2023-2024 academic year.

Overview for 2021-2022 Applicants

Areas of Focus

Rising for Justice offers a learning environment that focuses on case preparation, courtroom experience and one-on-one working relationships with experienced instructors. Supervision and instruction emphasize litigation strategy and the skills necessary for effective lawyering. Class work and supervision promote reflection on what a lawyer’s role should and can be. Individual and class instruction also focus on the lawyer-client relationship and client-centered representation.