Semesters offered:
Type: Judicial
Categories: Judicial
SITE DESCRIPTION
Students work for Justice Nahmias under the direct supervision of his staff attorneys. Externship includes legal research and writing and the opportunity to observe oral argument. Assignment of projects to externs is dependent upon writing and research skills, i.e., grasp of legal issues and ability to weigh and evaluate arguments made by the parties.
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS
Prerequisites:
- Law Review or Moot Court
- Superior research and writing skills
Preferences:
- Top twenty percent
- Third-year students
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- A writing sample is required at the time of interview.
- For summer placements, this site requires students to commit to 40 hours per week for 8 weeks. This hour commitment is in excess of the course requirements. Students applying must agree to this additional hour requirement.