Semesters offered: 
Type: Federal Government
Categories: Employment Law
SITE DESCRIPTION
The Hearings Unit of the Atlanta District Office (ATLDO) of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission conducts hearings and renders decisions with respect to EEO complaints that are brought by Federal workers. The ATLDO Hearings Unit employs five administrative judges who conduct hearings and render decisions.
The role of the extern in the Hearings Unit is similar to that of a judicial law clerk. The extern conducts legal research on specific topics at the direction of the AJ. The extern writes decisions in conjunction with the AJ. The extern attends hearings. Additionally, the AJs will try to give the extern some exposure to the work that is done in other areas of the ATLDO.
The extern will gain exposure to EEO law, administrative law and civil procedure.
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS
Prerequisites:
- Employment Law
- Second and third-year students
Preferences: Third-year students
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
A writing sample is required at the time of interview.