Applied Research Practicum: Legal Systems in Indiana
Welcome to the homepage for “Applied Research Practicum: Legal Systems in Indiana,” a specialized research course for Indiana University law students and undergraduates.
Professor William Henderson (Maurer School of Law) and Professor Angie Raymond (Kelley School of Business) are teaching the first iteration of this practicum (fall 2024). Our client is the Indiana Supreme Court, which seeks detailed, high-quality information on the functioning of the State's civil legal system, including the challenges of serving the legal needs of ordinary people in both urban and rural parts of the state.
In the fall of 2024, we will be observing courtroom proceeding and conducting stakeholder interviews across a seven-county area (Monroe and six contiguous counties). Students enrolled in the course we be reaching out to the following stakeholders:
- Judge and Clerks
- Lawyers in private practice
- Prosecutors and public defenders
- Legal aid organizations
- Township Trustees
- Public librarians
In August of 2024, the Supreme Court sent out a letter for introduction to the Judge and Clerk in our research area. In October, members of our research team will reach out to other stakeholders to ask them to participate in this study.
Applied Research Practicum: Legal Systems in Indiana is being conducted in compliance with the requirements of Indiana University Institutional Review Board (IRB). For additional information on how this project is being conducted see our Study Information Sheet.
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