Semesters offered:
Type: Judicial
Categories: Judicial
SITE DESCRIPTION
This externship focuses on the practice of civil and criminal law in the Superior Court of Fulton County. Students will review case files designated for dispositions by motion and/or trial. Students will research and make written recommendations regarding resolution of all outstanding motions filed before trial. During trial, students will assist the Judge in Court with evidentiary rulings required in the case. In addition, student will be doing legal research, analysis and writing, preparing bench memoranda, and participating in all aspects of the work of a judicial law clerk.
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS
Prerequisites:
- Excellent research and writing skills
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Computer literacy
Preferences: None
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Access to a laptop computer that can be brought to the externship site is required.