Externships: Putting Theory into Practice
Syllabus Spring Semester 2008
Externship Academic Component
Professors Curcio and Covey
Course Objectives: To enrich the students' field work experience through in-class exercises, discussions of ethical issues, and presentations by outside speakers.
Time:
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 from 11:50 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008 from 11:50 a.m. to 1:10 p.m.
Assignments: Materials will be distributed prior to each class session for which there is a reading assignment.
Office hours
Professor Curcio: Generally available during working hours Mon - Thurs.
Professor Covey: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., or by appointment.
Alternatively, call Sarita James at (404) 413-9032 or e-mail your faculty supervisor to arrange an appointment.
Grading policy: Satisfactory-unsatisfactory. The grade is based upon the student's total performance in the externship and in class.
Attendance: Attendance is required. You must contact Professor Curcio or Professor Covey prior to missing any class to obtain permission to miss the class. Failure to do so may result in an unsatisfactory grade for the course. Professor Curcio may be reached at (404) 413-9157 or acurciogsu.edu . Professor Covey may be reached at (404) 413-9166 or jcoveygsu.edu .
Caveat: The course syllabus provides a general plan for the course; deviations may be necessary.
Classes
January 8 - Topic: Introduction to Course Expectations
The first half hour of this class will be a general orientation session for all externs. The remaining fifty minutes will cover the following topics: setting goals; confidentiality requirements; discussing how to clarify assignments; and reviewing how to get meaningful feedback.
Faculty: Professors Curcio & Covey
April 15 - Topic: Class discussion of professional, externship, and other issues relating to the practice of law.
Faculty: Professor Covey and Guest Speaker Professor Eric Segall
