Sessions Information

  • April 28, 2025
    1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    Session Type: Concurrent Sessions
    Session Capacity: N/A
    Location: N/A
    Room: Laurel A & B
    Floor: Fourth Floor

    In 2018, Brazil mandated experiential learning for its 1,200+ law schools. Graduates must now complete 300 hours of supervised practical activities that emphasize hands-on experience. Law schools have primarily relied on internships, but many are also creating more clinical opportunities. These clinics, known as Núcleos de Prática Jurídica (NPJ), often provide legal services, with lawyers and students working together to address the legal needs of vulnerable populations and promote access to justice. Traditionally, Brazilian legal education separated theory from practice, but NPJs are bridging this gap. This panel brings together Brazilian clinicians to share their experiences in developing clinics, overcoming institutional barriers, and balancing the needs of both students and the communities they serve. The group will provide an overview of the NPJ model, highlight its evolution and its growing importance in preparing students for legal practice. It will explore how NPJs promote access to justice by serving vulnerable populations, particularly Afro-Brazilian, LGBTQ+, and immigrant communities. Panelists will exchange insights with the audience, focusing on best practices that can inform the development of clinics globally.

Session Speakers
Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Direito de Ribeirão Preto
Concurrent Session Speaker

Instituto de Estudos Comparados em Adminitração de Conflitos, Universidade Federal Fluminese
Concurrent Session Speaker

Faculdade de Direito de Franca
Concurrent Session Speaker

Faculdade de Direito de Franca
Concurrent Session Speaker

Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, Faculdade de Direito
Concurrent Session Speaker

Universidade de São Paulo, Faculdade de Direito de Ribeirão Preto
Concurrent Session Speaker

Texas A&M University School of Law
Concurrent Session Speaker

Texas A&M University School of Law
Concurrent Session Speaker

Session Fees

Fees information is not available at this time.