The Rutgers Community Development Clinic provides legal representation and related technical assistance to non-profit organizations and small businesses in Camden. Clinic students work under the supervision of clinic faculty in representing clients, including providing legal and technical advice, drafting organizational and transactional documents, interacting with government agencies and financial institutions, and negotiating deals. In appropriate instances, students will collaborate with counterparts in community planning and business development in providing services to clients. Representative areas of legal work include: non-profit and small business corporate structure and governance (including choosing form of entity, preparing certificates of incorporation and bylaws, etc.), shareholder agreements, tax exempt status and other tax issues, zoning and land use, eminent domain, legislative and policy advocacy, real estate and financial transactions (real estate closings, small business loans, etc.), and negotiation and drafting of contracts such as leases and partnership and joint venture agreements. The overall focus of the Clinic's representation, whether for nonprofit or business clients, is revitalization of Camden communities and promotion of new economic opportunities for Camden's citizens.

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Rutgers Community Development Clinic, 4 credits (three writing credits) Limited enrollment: 4

Advanced Community Development Clinic, 2 credits, Limited enrollment: 2, Prerequisites: Rutgers Community Development Clinic