Externships: Putting Theory into Practice
U.S. DHHS -Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (AGENCY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCE AND DISEASE REGI
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Description
(3) semester hours, one semester requirement. **IMPORTANT** - At the time of application please submit a) a one paragraph statement ( Approximately 50 - 75 words) of why you want to take this internship and b) a brief writing sample on a topic of your choice. Prerequisites: 2nd or 3rd Year law student preferred. Background in science, public health, or healthcare field helpful. Students work a minimum of 10 hours per week for The Office of the General Counsel for the Department of Health and Human Services, CDC/ATSDR. This agency is responsible for providing legal services to the CDC and ATSDR and deals with a wide variety of legal issues, including legal and public policy issues related to AIDS, vaccine liability and compensation, hazardous wastes and environmental health, occupational safety and health, biotechnology, and toxic torts. The extern's work in the program division will be involved in the day to day activities arising out of these and other issues. While the work will involve some legal research, it will consist primarily of responding to legal and policy issues raised by CDC and ATSDR officials which usually require immediate analysis and response. Externs will be assigned to the litigation division and will work on all phases of litigation, primarily cases involving employment law. 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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