In this episode of At the Edge of It All, we explore the impact of USD School of Law’s Civil Clinic with supervising attorney Joe Villaseñor and alum Ian Pike. They discuss how the clinic provides free legal support to the community while giving law students hands-on experience with real clients and cases. From consumer fraud to identity theft, the conversation highlights mentorship, service and how early practical experience helps shape compassionate, effective lawyers.

Sebastian Lucier, supervising attorney for USD's Entrepreneurship Clinic, sat down with the "At the Edge of it All" team to discuss what legalities business owners should consider before and after starting a business. Lucier also shared the work he and his students are doing at the Entrepreneurship Clinic by providing free legal support to local entrepreneurs and giving students hands-on experience in the process.

In this episode of "At the Edge of It All", we talk with Meredith Levin, director of the Women's Legal Clinic at USD's School of Law. She is a passionate legal advocate whose path to law was shaped by a desire to help others, especially those navigating difficult family issues. She explains the vital work of the Women’s Legal Clinic, which offers free legal services for issues like divorce, custody and domestic violence. The need is growing, and for many, this support can be life-changing. She also discusses the risks of going to court without an attorney and how the clinic gives students hands-on experience while serving the community. You can reach the Women's Legal Clinic at 619-260-7470 or https://www.sandiego.edu/law/clinics/clinical-education/womens-clinic.php

Alysson Snow is the leader of the Housing Rights Legal Clinic at the University of San Diego. She sat down to talk with the "At the Edge of it All" team about what we're seeing with rental protections right now, common pitfalls for tenants and what you need to know to legally protect yourself as a tenant and landlord.

University of San Diego (USD) School of Law Don Weckstein Professor in Professional Responsibility; Faculty Director of the Legal Clinics; Professor of Law; and Managing Attorney of the Veterans Legal Clinic, Robert Muth, was recently interviewed about the USD Legal Clinics on the At The Edge of it All podcast. Professor Muth spent time discussing a variety of clinics-related topics. He talked about what the clinics do and who is eligible to receive services from the clinics. He then went on to explain the clinics’ dual missions: to offer both high-quality legal assistance for the San Diego community and excellent practical training for law students. Professor Muth also told some of his favorite memories from his eleven years working at the Legal Clinics. Finally, he talked about the Veteran’s Legal Clinic which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, and how the clinic has expanded and grown over the past decade.