Legal Experience Agreement

Legal Experience Agreement

This Legal Experience Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of by and between Host Organization: with principal address: , and Participant Name: residing at: .

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Host Organization operates a legal practice and maintains programs for supervised practical legal experience for persons seeking exposure to legal practice;

WHEREAS, Participant desires to obtain supervised legal experience through observation, training, and project assignments and represents that Participant meets any eligibility criteria agreed between the parties;

WHEREAS, the parties intend to set forth their mutual rights and obligations with respect to the nature, scope, supervision, confidentiality, and ownership of work product arising from the legal experience;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, and other good and valuable consideration, the parties agree as follows:

1. TERM

The term of this Agreement shall commence on and shall continue until , unless earlier terminated in accordance with Section 10.

2. SCOPE OF EXPERIENCE

Participant shall perform tasks assigned by Host that are consistent with supervised practical legal experience, which may include legal research, drafting memoranda, observing client interviews, attending court sessions, and assisting with preparation of documents. Host shall provide reasonable supervision by an attorney authorized to supervise such work and shall assign a supervisor: .

3. SUPERVISION AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP

Participant acknowledges that participation in the program does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship between Participant and Host or between Participant and any client of Host. Participant agrees to act under the direction and supervision of Host's authorized attorneys and to follow all directions and policies provided by the supervisor.

4. CONFIDENTIALITY; CLIENT INFORMATION

Participant will treat all client and firm information, whether oral, written or electronic, as confidential and will not disclose such information except as authorized by Host or required by law. Participant shall execute and abide by the Host's confidentiality policies and shall return or destroy all confidential materials upon termination of this Agreement. The obligations of confidentiality shall survive termination of this Agreement.

5. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND ETHICS

Participant agrees to comply with all applicable laws, professional conduct rules, and Host’s policies, including rules governing client confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and unauthorized practice of law. Participant shall promptly disclose to Host any actual or potential conflicts of interest or any circumstance that may impair Participant's ability to perform assigned duties.

6. COMPENSATION AND EXPENSES

Compensation: The parties elect the following (select one): Unpaid experience Paid experience — amount: $

Reimbursement: Host shall reimburse Participant for pre-approved, reasonable expenses incurred in connection with duties under this Agreement if and only if such expenses are pre-approved in writing by the supervisor.

7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; WORK PRODUCT

All work product, deliverables, and intellectual property created by Participant in connection with the legal experience shall be the exclusive property of Host. Participant hereby assigns and shall assign to Host all right, title and interest in such work product and waives any moral rights to the extent permitted by law.

8. BACKGROUND CHECKS AND REPRESENTATIONS

Participant represents and warrants that all statements made to Host as part of application or onboarding are true and correct. Host may require background checks, credentials verification, or references prior to or during the term; Participant authorizes such checks as a condition to participation.

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9. INSURANCE; LIABILITY; INDEMNIFICATION

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Participant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Host from any claims arising from Participant’s negligent or willful acts or omissions in the performance of duties. Host shall maintain insurance coverage as it deems appropriate for its operations; Participant is responsible for personal health and accident insurance unless otherwise agreed in writing.

10. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time upon written notice to the other party. Host may terminate immediately for cause, including breach of confidentiality, violation of law, or misconduct. Upon termination, Participant shall promptly return all Host and client documents and property.

11. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the addresses below by hand, nationally recognized overnight courier, or certified mail (return receipt requested).

12. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. Waiver of any breach shall not constitute waiver of any other breach or of the provision itself.

13. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of , without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, representations, and understandings, whether oral or written.

15. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall be interpreted to effectuate the parties' intent to the maximum extent permitted by law.

16. COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures transmitted by electronic means shall be deemed originals for all purposes.

ADDITIONAL TERMS

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