Students

The primary objective of this Clinic is to provide students with practical exposure to the everyday aspects of criminal practice. It aims to offer hands-on experience to students interested in this area, helping them make informed career choices upon graduating from the Law School.

This Clinic is a specialized component within the Legal Aid Clinic and is exclusively open to Year II students at the Law School. Each year, approximately 20 students have the opportunity to participate. Coordination of this Clinic is overseen by the Clinic Director.

Participants meet weekly for 1 ½ -hour sessions. It includes on-site visits to a police station, crime scene, exposure to the ID parade process, and mental capacity of accused persons training. Students interact with experienced personnel at courts, police stations and agencies who provide insights into the workings of the various government departments and agencies, allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of the legal system.

Students are assigned, whenever possible, to actual trial cases. They are responsible for attending client interviews, taking statements, visit prisons, assisting in the preparation and filing of necessary documents, and making valuable contributions throughout the case’s preparation and during its hearings. Each student is expected to participate in at least three cases.

At the end of the Clinic, students undergo assessment, which may be by way of a general group evaluation and individual meetings with the Coordinator. Assessment criteria encompass written work, reports, and feedback from the assigned practitioners.

The aim of the clinic: To provide law students with the knowledge, practical legal skills, and ethical awareness in advising and representing clients effectively in the area of construction law.

The course commences with Legal Systems and Construction: the concept of construction law, the terms used, and the regulatory strictures governing it.

Contract Formation: In this section, the structure of the contract is discussed, from the drawings through to zoning and land use, environmental compliance, and the submission and approval, bringing the idea of the drawing to life.

The legal creation of the idea is discussed: the parties to the contract, the terms, and the contract agreements. Mediation and arbitration are discussed as methods of resolving disputes during the life of the contract.

Building in an era of robust climate change and technological transformation in the building environment are topics discussed with relevant case law.

The learning outcome of the clinic: students should have developed the competence, confidence, and ethical foundation required for modern legal practice while contributing to access to justice and the responsible development of the construction sector.

Assessment: Student teams manage a simulated construction law matter from client interview through legal advice, contract analysis, and dispute resolution strategy. Teams participate in a construction dispute that uses mediation involving a contractor, employer, subcontractor, or consultant.

The primary objective of the Conveyancing Clinic (Clinic) is to provide students with practical exposure to common land applications a newly minted Attorney-at- Law should be able to conclude. This exposure aims to assist them in concretizing and connecting the Conveyancing Course to practice. It guides them in making informed decisions pertaining to their career.

This Clinic is a specialized component within the Legal Aid Clinic and is exclusively open to Year II students at the Law School. The Clinic is generally available to approximately thirty students, and participation is on a first registered basis. At times some students are allowed as guests observers. Coordination of this Clinic is facilitated by Tutor/Attorney-at-Law Janett Levy.

Participants meet weekly for approximately 1 ½ hour sessions for six weeks. It includes special guests from the Bar who are experts in the practice of conveyancing, representatives from the National Land Agency, Surveyors and any other person or agency relevant to the area undertaken that year. Students are assigned, whenever possible, to files within the Legal Aid Clinic which concerns the area under consideration.

At the end of the Clinic, students undergo an assessment, which may be conducted individually or by way of group evaluation. Assessment criteria encompass drafting relevant documents, preparing research and letters to institutions or clients. They are assessed on a pass / fail criterion and receive a certificate upon completion.

The primary objective of this Clinic is to provide students with practical exposure to aspects of data protection implementation and compliance. It aims to offer hands-on experience to students interested in this area, helping them make informed career choices upon graduating from the Law School.

This Clinic is a specialized component within the Legal Aid Clinic and is exclusively open to Year II students at the Law School. Each year, approximately 30 students have the opportunity to participate. Coordination of this Clinic is overseen by the Clinic Director.

Participants meet weekly for 1 ½ -hour sessions. It includes assisting client organizations with building out a data protection compliance system.

Students are assigned, whenever possible, to actual cases for clients desirous of either registering under the Data Protection Act or further developing a compliance programme under the Jamaican Data Protection Act. They are responsible for attending client interviews, taking statements, data mapping, preparing training materials and drafting impact assessments.

At the end of the Clinic, students undergo assessment, which may be by way of a general group evaluation and individual assignments. Assessment criteria encompass written work, reports, and feedback from participating Data Privacy Practitioners.

The clinic aims to provide law students with a comprehensive understanding of the legal principles governing the entertainment and creative industries, while developing the analytical, practical, ethical, and commercial skills necessary to advise, represent, and protect the interests of creators, performers, producers, and media entertainment businesses in both domestic and international contexts.

The clinic begins by outlining the purpose of entertainment law in the entertainment industry, the terms used in the industry, and the regulatory features governing it.

Legislation: The clinic examines legislation and regulatory features that govern the entertainment industry, such as the Copyright Act, trademark and intellectual property rights, the Data Protection Act, and the Designs Act. Legislation that touches on and concerns contract law and case law in the entertainment industry is discussed.

Entertainer: Definition of an entertainer and discussion on different categories of entertainers, such as songwriters, music producers, artists, social media personnel, and persons in the performing arts industry.

Contracts in Entertainment: Parties to the contract, terms of the contract agreements. Mediation and Arbitration are discussed as methods for resolving disputes during the contract term.

Technology and Entertainment Law: The future of entertainment law and the impact of artificial intelligence in entertainment law.

The learning outcome at the end of the clinic: students should be able to identify and analyse the legal issues affecting the music, film, television, theatre, publishing, sports, gaming, fashion, and digital media industries.

Apply the principles of contract law to the drafting, interpretation, and negotiation of entertainment agreements, including recording, publishing, licensing, management, sponsorship, and production contracts.

Additionally, demonstrate an understanding of intellectual property law by advising on the protection and enforcement of copyright, trademarks, performers' rights, and related rights.

Assessment: Students draft, review, or negotiate entertainment contracts such as artist management, recording, publishing, licensing, or sponsorship agreements. Participate in a simulated negotiation or mediation involving an entertainment law dispute.

The primary objective of this Clinic is to provide students with basic knowledge and practical exposure to aspects of environmental law or climate change. It aims to offer guidance to students interested in this area, helping them make informed career choices upon graduating from the Law School.

This Clinic is a specialized component within the Legal Aid Clinic and is open to both Year 1 and Year II students at the Law School. Each year, approximately 24 students are able to participate. Coordination of this Clinic is overseen by the Clinic Director.

Participants meet weekly for 1 ½ -hour sessions. It includes on-site visits to affected focus areas and interactions with various government departments and agencies. Students interact with citizens being impacted or affected allowing them to gain a deeper understanding of the legal system.

Students are assigned, whenever possible, to actual trial cases, draft guidance documents or to make proposals for legislative reform.

At the end of the Clinic, students undergo assessment, which may be by way of a general group evaluation. Assessment criteria encompass written work, reports, and feedback from the assigned practitioners.

The primary goal of the Human Rights Law Clinic is to impart essential legal values, skills, and attitudes to students within the context of human rights education. It is important to note that this Clinic does not teach substantive human rights law. While prior knowledge of human rights is not a prerequisite, prior to commencing the Clinic students are encouraged to review the Bill of Rights under the Constitution of Jamaica.

The overarching vision is to prepare participating students to advise the public about human rights issues and equip them to promote the respect of fundamental human rights and freedoms while advocating for social justice.

This Clinic is facilitated by the Office of the Public Defender. Students will be required to attend at that Office on a day and time of their choosing each week (Mondays to Fridays) to assist the Public Defender with making decisions concerning whether the Constitutional Rights of Jamaican Citizens have been breached pursuant to Chapter 3 of the Jamaican Constitution. Students are required to attend in person at the Office of the Public Defender in Kingston.

At the end of the Clinic, students undergo assessment. Assessment criteria encompass written work, reports, and feedback from the supervising practitioner from the Office of the Public Defender.

The primary goal of the Maritime Law Clinic is to equip students with basic knowledge about the various aspects of Maritime Law and relevant legislation.

This Clinic is facilitated by the Maritime Authority. It aims to offer guidance to students interested in this area, helping them make informed career choices upon graduating from the Law School.

This Clinic is a specialized component within the Legal Aid Clinic and is open to both Year 1 and Year II students at the Law School. Each year, approximately 24 students are able to participate. Participants meet weekly for 1 ½ -hour sessions. It includes on-site visits to the Maritime Authority and Fisheries Division and interactions with various government departments and agencies.

Students are assigned, whenever possible, to perform actual work on developing policies and regulations and make proposals for legislative reform.

At the end of the Clinic, students undergo assessment, which may be by way of a general group evaluation. Assessment criteria encompass written work, reports, and feedback from the assigned practitioners.

The primary goal of the Sports Law Clinic is to equip students with basic knowledge about the various aspects of Sports Law and relevant legislation.

This Clinic is facilitated by an attorney-at-law in this practice area. It aims to offer guidance to students interested in this area, helping them make informed career choices upon graduating from the Law School.

This Clinic is a specialized component within the Legal Aid Clinic and is open to both Year 1 and Year II students at the Law School. Each year, approximately 24 students are able to participate. Participants meet weekly for 1 ½ -hour sessions.

Students are assigned, whenever possible, to perform actual work on an actual case.

At the end of the Clinic, students undergo assessment, which may be by way of a mock arbitration hearing and feedback from the assigned practitioners.