Externships: Putting Theory into Practice
Health Law Externship - Georgia Hospital Association
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Description
3 semester hours, one semester requirement. A second or third year student strongly interested in health related law. Preference will be given to students who hae a healthcare background or experience. Students will work closely with attorneys at the Georgia Hospital Association. GHA is a non-profit trade association made up of member health systems, hospitals, and individuals in administrative and decision-making positions within those institutions. GHA serves approximately 175 hospitals throughout Georgia. The legal department assists member hospitals with finding answers to complicated regulatory questions, participates in meetings with various state agencies which regulate hospitals, draft and reviews legislation that may affect hospitals and advises GHA on daily legal issues that may arise in running the association. All students who have not previously taken an externship must attend a classroom component at the law school. Consent of the Lawyer Skills Externship faculty required for enrollment.
Credit hours: 3
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