Externships: Putting Theory into Practice
Judicial Externship - Supreme Court of Georgia
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(Justice Thompson)
Description
Prerequisites: top academic standing; superior research and writing skills. (3) Three semester hours; one-semester requirement. Prefer third-year student, but second-year student with excellent academic credentials may apply. A writing sample is required at the time of the interview. Students work a minimum of 10 hours per week for Justice Thompson under the direct supervision of Justice Thompson's staff attorneys. Externship includes legal research and writing and the opportunity to observe oral argument. Assignment of projects to externs is dependent upon writing and research skills, i.e.; grasp of legal issues and ability to weigh and evaluate arguments made by the parties. Students must attend a weekly seminar at the law school. Consent of the Lawyer Skills Development Program faculty required for enrollment.
Credit hours: 3
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