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Cobb County D.A., Trial Division
  | Criminal Prosecution | Semester requirement: 1
Credits: 3
SITE DESCRIPTION
Externs are assigned to work with a trial team of two attorneys. Assignments include researching and writing memoranda, drafting motions and indictments, fact investigations, witness interviews, presenting cases to grand juries, arguing motions, handling probation revocation hearings, and, if the court and student’s schedule permits, trying a felony case to a jury.
There may be occasional meetings with local police, medical examiners, and other law enforcement officers. An ADA is assigned to supervise the program on site.
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS
Prerequisites:
- Evidence
- Litigation
- Eligibility to practice under the Law School Public Prosecutor Act, which requires that the student (1) be in good academic standing (at least 2.3 GPA), (2) have earned at least two-thirds (58 hours) of the J.D. requirements in not fewer than four semesters or six quarters of residence, and (3) be of good moral character
Preferences:
- Criminal Procedure Adjudication
- Criminal Procedure Investigation
- STLA Membership
NO ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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Dekalb County D. A., Litigation
| Criminal Prosecution | Semester requirement: 1
Credits: 3
SITE DESCRIPTION
Students will work with the District Attorney's Office. Externs will be exposed to the work of a criminal investigator under the direct supervision of an investigator and will assist in interviewing witnesses, securing physical evidence, and preparing trial reports. Following this, externs will be assigned to the Grand Jury Division working directly under the supervision of an assistant district attorney. Responsibilities will include evaluation and screening of cases for legal sufficiency, preparation of indictments, and presentation of cases to the Grand Jury. Externs will then be assigned to work with a trial attorney and will participate in all aspects of trial preparation, negotiation with defense attorneys, and participation in arraignments, pre-trial hearings, and probation revocation hearings. Wherever feasible, students will be given an opportunity to assist at the trial of criminal cases.
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS
Prerequisites:
- Eligibility to practice under the Law School Public Prosecutor Act, which requires that the student (1) be in good academic standing (at least 2.3 GPA), (2) have earned at least two-thirds (58 hours) of the J.D. requirements in not fewer than four semesters or six quarters of residence, and (3) be of good moral character
Preferences:
- Criminal Procedure Investigation and/or Criminal Procedure Adjudication
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Students are required to participate in weekly seminars conducted by the District Attorney's office.
- Students participating in this externship may have to work more hours than required for other externships, and work hours may be less flexible during weeks students are scheduled to be in court.
- Students may not work with any other organizations which practice criminal law Dekalb County while participating in this externship.
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Dekalb County Solicitor
| Criminal Prosecution | Semester requirement: 1
Credits: 3
SITE DESCRIPTION
Students work in the office of the Dekalb County Solicitor, under the supervision of an attorney, conducting investigations, interviewing witnesses and complainants, preparing cases for trial, and appearing in court as student prosecutors in misdemeanor cases.
Work assignments will vary, but every effort will be made to give each student the opportunity to try several cases in the State Solicitor's Office.
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS
Prerequisites:
- Crimial Law
- Litigation
- Evidence
- Criminal Procedure Investigation or Adjudication (Criminal Procedure Adjudication is preferred; either or both classes can be taken concurrent with the externship)
- Eligibility to practice under the Law School Public Prosecutor Act, which requires that the student (1) be in good academic standing (at least 2.3 GPA), (2) have earned at least two-thirds (58 hours) of the J.D. requirements in not fewer than four semesters or six quarters of residence, and (3) be of good moral character
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Students participating in this externship may have to work more hours than required for other externships, and work hours may be less flexible during weeks students are scheduled to be in court.
- Students who work or have worked for law firms which practice criminal law in Dekalb County are ineligible to participate in this externship.
- For summer placements, this site requires students to commit to 40 hours per week for 7 weeks. This hour commitment is in excess of the course requirements. Students applying must agree to this additional hour requirement.
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Fulton County Solicitor
| Criminal Prosecution | Semester requirement: 1
Credits: 3
SITE DESCRIPTION
Students work in the office of the Fulton County Solicitor under the supervision of an attorney, conducting investigations, interviewing witnesses and complainants, preparing for trial, and appearing in court as student prosecutors in misdemeanor cases. Students may also perform research and other tasks involving appeals assigned to his or her solicitor. Work assignments will vary, but every effort will be made to give each student the opportunity to try several cases in the State Court.
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS
Prerequisites:
- Criminal Law
- Litigation
- Evidence
- Eligibility to practice under the Law School Public Prosecutor Act, which requires that the student (1) be in good academic standing (at least 2.3 G.P.A.), (2) have earned at least two thirds (58 hours) of the J.D. requirements in not fewer than four semesters or six quarters of residence, and (3) be of good moral character
Preferences:
- Criminal Procedure Adjudication and/or Criminal Procedure Investigation strongly recommended
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Students participating in this externship may have to work more hours than required for other externships, and work hours may be less flexible during weeks students are scheduled to be in court. It is strongly recommended that students arrange their schedules so that they have at least one full day free early in the week.
- Students who work or have worked for law firms which practice criminal law in the State Court of Fulton County are ineligible to participate in this externship.
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Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office, Criminal Appellate Division (Part-Time Students Only)
| Criminal Prosecution | Semester requirement: 1
Credits: 3
SITE DESCRIPTION
This externship has been designed for and is only open to students enrolled in the part-time program while taking this externship. Special arrangements have been made with this site to accommodate part-time students who are not otherwise able to participate in the externship program because of on-going commitments unrelated to law school.
Externs will assist in researching and writing motions and/or briefs advocating for the State of Georgia in criminal matters before the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court. Nearly all appeals will arise from recent jury trials resulting in felony convictions. Externs should be prepared to encounter real-life trial evidence which may include extreme violence, child abuse, sexual material and animal cruelty.
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS
Prerequisites:
Preferences: Appellate Advocacy
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Students will be required to participate in weekly meetings on location at the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office. |
Gwinnett County Solicitor
| Criminal Prosecution | Semester requirement: 1
Credits: 3
SITE DESCRIPTION
Students will work in the Office of the Gwinnett County Solicitor. It is desired to have students perform as an Assistant Solicitor. This includes, but is not limited to, activities such as legal research, complying with discovery demands, interviewing witnesses, preparing pre-trial motions, participating in arraignment, revocation, and motions hearings, as well as hopefully trying bench and/or jury trials.
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS
Prerequisites:
- Criminal Law
- Constitutional Law
- Criminal Procedure Adjudication and/or Criminal Procedure Investigation
- Evidence
- Students must be eligible to practice under the Law School Public Prosecutor Act, which requires that a student (1) be in good academic standing (at least 2.3 G.P.A.), (2) have earned at least two thirds (58 hours) of the J.D. requirements in not fewer than four semesters or six quarters of residence, and (3) be of good moral character
Preferences: None
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- A clean criminal history (other than traffic citations) is required.
- A flexible schedule is a must if jury trial experience is desired. Students desiring jury trial experience should plan to schedule extern hours to include at least one full day between Monday and Wednesday.
- Students who work or have worked for law firms which practice criminal defense in Gwinnett County are ineligible for this externship.
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Rockdale County D.A.
| Criminal Prosecution | Semester requirement: 1
Credits: 3
SITE DESCRIPTION
Students work in the District Attorney's office. Students will be exposed to Preliminary Hearings, Grand Jury, Juvenile Court, State Court, Superior Court, and appellate work. The object is to allow each student to try at least one jury trial during the externship. Drafting, motions practice, and trial preparation are all included.
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS
Prerequisites:
- Criminal Law
- Constitutional Law I
- Professional Responsibility
- Eligibility of certification under the Law School Public Prosecutor Act, which requires that a student 1) be in good academic standing (2.3 G.P.A.), 2) have earned at least two thirds (58 hours) of the J.D. requirements in not fewer than four semesters and 3) be of good moral character
- A genuine interest and temperament for jury trial work
Preferences: Criminal Procedure Adjudication and/or Criminal Procedure Investigation
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Students participating in this externship may have to work more hours than required for other externships and work hours may be less flexible during weeks students are scheduled to be in court.
- Students who work or have worked for law firms which practice criminal law in Rockdale County are ineligible to participate in this externship.
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United States Attorney, Northern District of Georgia
| Civil Litigation, Criminal Prosecution | Semester requirement: 2
Credits: 3 (per semester)
SITE DESCRIPTION
Students work in the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. Students are assigned to work either in the civil or criminal division for the entire two semesters. Students working in the civil division engage in a variety of tasks including drafting pleadings, assisting in taking depositions and conducting hearings, and litigating before magistrates and the district court, subject to court approval.
Students assigned to the criminal division assist in investigations, respond to pre-trial defense motions, assist in the preparation of briefs and litigate before magistrates and the district court, subject to court approval.
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS
Prerequisites:
- Civil Procedure
- Evidence
- Eligibility to practice under the District Court's Standing Order In Re: Legal Intern Program;** Criminal Procedure for Criminal Division Placement, which requries that a student (1) be in good academic standing (at least 2.3. GPA), (2) have earned at least two-thirds (58 hours) of the J.D. requirement in not fewer than four semesters or six quarters in residence, and (3) be of good moral character
Preferences: None
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Students interested in a Criminal Division Placement must indicate on the externship application if Criminal Procedure will be completed by the start of the externship.
- Students participating in this externship must be available to attend in-house seminars on Thursdays at 4:00 p.m., and must meet with their attorney(s) at least twice weekly to receive and submit assignments.
- Students participating in this externship may have to work more hours than required for other externships, and work hours may be less flexible during weeks students are scheduled to be in court.
- Security clearance is required: Acceptance into this externship is tentative pending completion of an application and an extensive security investigation of extern, which includes a drug-use questionnaire. Selected externs must submit agency's application by June 1 in order to be eligible.
- Students participating in the program are prohibited from maintaining outside employment at a law firm engaging in federal practice involving the United States, its officers or agencies, or in other employment that might pose a conflict of interest.
- Applications accepted only in the spring for the following academic year.
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