Externships: Putting Theory into Practice
Legislative Externship-Office of the Counsel of the Speaker
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Description
(3) semester hours, one semester requirement. Prerequisites: Legislation Class strongly recommended. Students should have an interest in working with advocates and legislators and in gaining experience in drafting and analyzing legislation. Students work a minimum of 10 hours per week in the office of the Counsel of the Speaker under the supervision of the Speaker's Counsel. Counsel for the Speaker advises the Speaker and the Majority Leader on administrative and legislative issues including the Houses's interaction with the Governor's office and the Senate. The Speaker's Counsel also works with individual members and committees of the House in crafting and analyzing legislation. 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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