This interview is with James (Jim) Smith, an emeritus member of the clinical faculty of the School of Law. He was appointed in 1976 and retired in 2007.
Jim was a pioneering member of the Law School’s clinical faculty. He had, and still has, a strong commitment to social justice and the representation of under-served members of society. He was a great favorite of the students. His areas of special interest included: Immigration Law and Policy; Criminal Law and Procedure; Latinos and the Law; International Finance, Trade and Development; and Comparative Constitutional Law.
He is interviewed by his friend, former student and colleague, Amagda Perez, also a member of the School of Law’s clinical faculty.
