The Health Justice Project: Interdisciplinary Advocacy to Overcome Social Determinants of Health
Canadian Journal of Poverty Law, 2012
4 Pages Posted: 21 Oct 2013 Last revised: 15 Jul 2016
Date Written: 2012
Abstract
Founded and teaching the Health Justice Project, a live-client interdisciplinary law school clinic designed to overcome the social, legal and systemic barriers that prevent long-term health and stability for low-income individuals and families in Chicago. The clinic provides law students with an intensive, challenging education in the fundamentals of legal practice, systemic advocacy, interdisciplinary collaboration, community service and exploration of professional values. Through direct interaction with and representation of clients and involvement in an interdisciplinary medical-legal partnership, students practice lawyering skills, exercise professional responsibility, engage in creative problem-solving and systemic advocacy. Students collaborate with social workers, medical professionals, lawyers, public health experts and other community partners.
Keywords: clinic, interprofessional, interdisciplinary, health, justice
JEL Classification: I00
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