Externships

Judge James R. Sacca, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Georgia

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SITE DESCRIPTION

Externs will work with Judge Sacca and his law clerks observing bankruptcy-related hearings and trials, performing legal research, discussing case resolution, and drafting orders and opinions.

STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS

Prerequisites:

  • Basic Bankruptcy coursework (either previous or concurrent)
  • Interest in bankruptcy law
  • Top 1/3 of class

Preferences:

  • Security Interests & Liens coursework (either previous or concurrent)
  • Real Estate coursework (either previous or concurrent)
  • Law Review and/or Moot Court
  • Rising and current third-year students are preferred, but second-year students will also be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Spring and Fall Semesters:  Externs will be asked to commit to 10-15 hours per week, preferably on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for maximum courtroom observation time.
  • Summer Semester:  Externs will be asked to commit to 30-40 hours per week for 10 weeks. This hour commitment is in excess of the course requirements. Students applying must agree to this additional hour requirement.
  • Acceptance into this externship may involve a complete FBI background investigation.