Puentes Legal
Puentes Legal courses (188A/B) teach principles and introductory skills for students assisting at sites offering legal aid services specifically.
These courses work to close the justice gap in our county by training students in practices that support legal aid, information workshops, and grassroots education.
In Fall, students enroll in Oakes/Legal Studies 188A and B concurrently, for a total of 5 units. 188A is a 2-unit seminar, and 188B is a 3-unit community engagement course that includes weekly work at a community site.
Puentes Legal Course Descriptions
OAKS/LGST188A: Introduction to the Legal Profession and Legal Aid Work
“Introduction to the Legal Profession and Legal Aid Work” gives students a practical overview of legal professional ethics and the practice of law.
OAKS/LGST188B: Legal Field Practice: Professional Skills and Ethics
“Legal Field Practice: Professional Skills and Ethics” supports experiential learning in professional skills and ethics to undergraduates working on projects in the legal field or with legal information to empower under-served communities.
Hamid Panah, JD., of Immigrant Defense Advocates, based in SF, speaks to Puentes Network members about building network capacity.