Externships: Putting Theory into Practice
Securities Regulation Externship--Securities and Exchange Commission
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Description
(3) semester hours, one semester required. At the time of application please submit a one paragraph statement (approximately 50-75 words) of why you want to take this internship. Students work a minimum of 10 hours per week in the Atlanta District Office of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Students will be assigned to work with the Enforcement branches or the Litigation unit. Responsibilities may include participating in the investigations, drafting pleadings, assisting in trial preparation for administrative and judicial proceedings, conducting legal research and writing, and performing other tasks as needed. In addition, one student will be assigned to work on bankruptcy matters in the Office of Reorganization. Responsibilities may include reviewing and analyzing public company disclosure statements, drafting comment letters on disclosure statements, and researching and drafting memorandum of law. 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 SEC office. Consent of the Lawyer Skills Externship Program faculty required for enrollment. NOTE: SEC rules require that all externship students be United States citizens.
Credit hours: 3
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