Georgia Law Center for the Homeless

Placement Description:

The Georgia Law Center for the Homeless is a non-profit providing quality civil legal services and court representation to homeless clients.  Practice family law, landlord and tenant law, social security benefits and probate law.

Description of Student Work:

Drafting pleadings, attending hearings.  Students eligible for 3rd year practice act can conduct hearings, research.  Students will learn practical litigation skills and participate in the litigation process.

Student Preference:

2L’s 3L’s and students eligible for 3rd year practice

Course or Other Requirements:

None-just a willingness to learn

Semester Participation:

Summer, Fall & Spring

Contact:

Mr. David Whisnant, Legal Director

dhisnant@galawcenter.org

Location:

100 Edgewood Ave., N.E.
Suite 1625

Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: (404) 681-0680

Website: www.galawcenter.org