HeLP Legal Services Clinic A HeLP-ful Guide to HeLP Clinic What is HeLP? Who is HeLP-ing? Where to find HeLP Who needs HeLP? Why you should HeLP How you can HeLP

What is HeLP? - Overview HeLP is a clinic at GSU working in conjunction the Health Law PartnershipHealth Law Partnership The Health Law Partnership works with Atlanta Legal Aid Society Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (Childrens) Georgia State University College of Law

What is HeLP - Purpose For Clients The HeLP Clinic provides free civil legal services to Low income children who are receiving care at Childrens and Their families For Students The HeLP Clinic educates students concerning Lawyering skills Professional identity Substantive law (education, SSI, wills, housing, Medicaid) Ethics Interdisciplinary collaboration

Who is HeLP-ing? The HeLP Clinic is interdisciplinary Law students Social work students Physicians in the Atlanta area Medical students Masters and PhD students Former and current Georgia lawyers

Who is HeLP-ing: Students HeLP Clinic benefits ALL students Students in Clinic have interests in Poverty law Administrative law Education law Estate Planning Housing / Landlord Tenant law But many students in Clinic Have NO IDEA what they want to practice!

Who is HeLP-ing: Collaboration HeLP Clinic allows students to engage professionals in both legal and non-legal fields Consult with doctors and medical students about your client's medical records Work with social work students on non-legal avenues to help clients Network with legal professionals in many fields

Where to find HeLP: Offices The HeLP Clinic is located on the 6 th floor of the College of Law HeLP has offices in all Childrens hospital locations Egleston Scottish Rite Hughes Spalding

Where to find HeLP: Breaking the Mold HeLP students experience Clinic outside the office as well Two dinner seminars with students at Morehouse School of Medicine Patient rounds on the floor with doctors at Hughes Spalding Hospital Bi-weekly breakfast meetings on campus House calls for clients as needed

Who needs HeLP?: An Overview HeLP Clinic provides services for low income children treated at Childrens and their families Clients need HeLP for a variety of reasons Social Security Matters Education Matters Estate Planning Matters Housing Matters

Who Needs HeLP: Social Security Many HeLP cases focus on Social Security law. Clients may need HeLP with Social Security for: Applications Denials / Hearings Overpayments Medicaid

Who Needs HeLP: Other Issues In addition to Social Security, many clients need HeLP for other legal matters, including: Education IEPs Therapy needs Transportation needs Estate planning Wills and Trusts Advance Directives Financial Powers of Attorney

Why YOU Should HeLP HeLP Clinic provides invaluable experience for students: Get real world training from seasoned lawyers in a professional and supportive setting Interact with clients to address and resolve actual legal issues Sharpen your analytical, writing, and professional skills

Why YOU Should HeLP: Fringe Benefits In addition to obvious benefits, HeLP provides unexpected benefits as well: Professional networking opportunities Try before you buy for legal areas of interest Eye opener for legal fields you may never have considered Quiet office environment with a real firm feel conveniently located on campus

How You Can HeLP: Requirements There are few requirements for HeLP Clinic Successful completion of 1L classes Minimum 2.3 GPA Proper immunizations Time commitments for the semester HeLP 1: 98 hours HeLP 2: 140 hours

How You Can HeLP: Registration HeLP Clinic is on a first come, first served basis for registration No application for fall / spring semesters Limited availability Must make sure there are no class conflicts Morehouse seminars are Thursday evening

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