Externships: Putting Theory into Practice
Judicial Externship- Fulton County Superior Court (Judge Dempsey, Jr)
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Description
. 3 semester hours, one semester requirement. Prerequisites: Proven ability to perform legal research and analysis; superior writing skills; intrest in participating in every aspect of being a member of the judge's staff; ability to work well with others. Writing sample must accompany resume. Students work a minimum of 10 hours per week assisting the Judge and staff attorney. Students will review pending pre-trial motions: research the law, and prepare memoranda for Judge's review and/or draft Orders. Students may also have an opportunity to observe trials and hearings in criminal and civil cases. All students who have not previously taken an externship must attend a classroom component at the law school. Consent of the Lawyer Skills Externship Program Faculty required for enrollment.
Credit hours: 3
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