Professor Nicole Dandridge, director of the Small Business & Nonprofit Clinic was quoted as saying in the press release: ''This project will spur community economic development by offering legal information and support for campus and community entrepreneurs.''
Between ten and twenty MSU law students work in the clinic each semester. The services they provide at a low cost include assisting community members with drafting contracts, incorporating businesses and navigating the process of receiving tax exempt status.
In the August 16th lansingstatejournal.com article, ''MSU law clinic to use grant to improve outreach'', Lu Wang, a third year MSU law student explained that many clients seeking assistance from the clinic generally have some understanding of the legalities involved in starting a business, but the U.S. legal system can be confusing for international students. Originally from China, Wang just completed working at the clinic for two semesters.
Michigan State University College of Law has over a century old reputation for excellence, and is one of only a handful of private law schools affiliated with a major research university.
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