Externships: Putting Theory into Practice
Criminal Prosecution Externship Gwinnett County Solicitor
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Description
(3) semester hours, one semester requirement. Prerequisites: Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure, and Evidence. Students must be eligible to practice under the Law School Public Prosecutor Act.* Students will work ten (10) hours per week in the Office of the Gwinnett County Solicitor. It is desired to have students perform as an Assistant Solicitor. This will include such activities as performing some legal research, assisting with investigations, interviewing witnesses, preparing pre trial motions, participating in arraignments, pre trial hearings, probation revocation hearings, plea negotiations, trying bench trials and hopefully trying cases before a jury. All students who have not previously taken an externship must attend a classroom component at the law school. Flexibility in students' work schedule is provided to prepare for the bar exam. Consent of the Lawyer Skills Extersnhip 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. Students who work or have worked for law firms which practice criminal law in Gwinnett County would be ineligible to participate in this externship.
Credit hours: 3
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