College of Law :: Georgia State University

Criminal Prosecution Externship Fulton County Solicitor

LAW 8033

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. The site supervisor strongly recommends students take criminal procedure before beginning this externship. Applications accepted only in the spring semester for the following academic year. Students work a minimum of 10 hours per week 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. All students who have not previously taken an externship must attend a classroom component at the law school. Consent of Lawyer Skills Externship Program 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. 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 would be ineligible to participate in this externship.

Credit hours: 3