College of Law :: Georgia State University

Criminal Prosecution Externship Dekalb County Solicitor

LAW 8032

Description

(3) hours per semester, two semester requirement. Prerequisites: Criminal Law, Litigation, Evidence and eligibility to practice under the Law School Public Prosecutor Act.* Prerequisite or corequisite: Criminal Procedure. Applications accepted only in the spring for the following academic year. Students work a minimum of 10 hours per week 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. All students who have not previously taken an externship must attend a classroom component at the law school. Students must also attend a weekly seminar at the Solicitor's office. Consent of Lawyer Skills Externship Programs faculty required for enrollment. * (1) be in good academic standing (at least 73.00 g.p.a), (2) have earned at least two thirds (60 hours) of the J.D. requirements in not fewer than four semesters or six quarters of residence, and (3) be of good moral character. NOTE: 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 would be ineligible to participate in this externship.

Credit hours: 3