LAW 9211 - Externship (Judicial)

Prerequisite(s): LAW 9201 and LAW 9607. Fulfills a skills requirement.
The judicial externship will provide the second- or third year law student with the opportunity to work with a judge in a capacity similar to that of a judicial law clerk. Students will have the opportunity to conduct legal research and write bench memoranda as well as draft orders or judicial opinions. Externs will have multiple opportunities to observe trials and hearings, settlement conferences, and other court proceedings. Students will also learn about the administrative functions of the court and meet with various court personnel to learn about the different services provided by court personnel. Students taking this course will also be expected to participate in a classroom component and fulfill a writing requirement. The number of credits depend upon the number of hours worked each week. Students who extern ten (10) hours per week will receive three (3) credits upon successful completion of the course. Students who extern for twenty( 20) hours per week will receive six (6) credits upon successful completion of the course.