Cobb County Solicitor General
Organization Type: State/Local Government
Available Semesters: Not Accepting Applications
Practice Areas:Criminal Prosecution
Externs eligible to practice under the Law School Public Prosecutor Act (3Ls) are assigned to work with a trial team of two attorneys and assist in all stages of misdemeanor prosecution. Externs will go to court with their team on court days and observe and participate in arraignments, motions, and non-jury and jury trials. Assignments include researching and writing memoranda, drafting motions, assisting in witness interviews, arguing motions, handling probation revocation hearings, and, when possible, conducting non-jury and jury trials.
All externs will assist the office in the preparation of the state-wide DUI manual. Depending on availability, externs can participate in tours of the GBI, police headquarters, and ride-alongs with DUI task force officers.
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS
Prerequisites:
- For third-year students: Eligibility to practice under the Law School Public Prosecutor Act, which requires the student (1) to be in good academic standing (at least 2.2. GPA), (2) have earned at least two-thirds (58 hours) of the J.D. requirements in not fewer than four semesters or six quarters of residence, and (3) be of good moral character.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
All externs must have a clean criminal history.