CLEA (Clinical Legal Education Association)

The Clinical Legal Education Association (CLEA) is a professional organization that supports law schools and educators in incorporating practical legal training into their programs. It promotes experiential learning, such as clinics, internships, and simulations, allowing students to gain hands-on experience with real legal issues under supervision. This approach helps students develop essential skills like client advocacy, ethical judgment, and problem-solving, better preparing them for legal practice. CLEA also encourages scholarly exchange, policy development, and innovation in legal education to improve the quality and relevance of law training worldwide.