SITE DESCRIPTION Students can expect an assortment of activities and assignments. Notably, a student will assist the Superior Court Judge, under the supervision of the Staff Attorney, with his constitutionally prescribed responsibilities. In this regard, assignments will include: reviewing pleadings and fillings, conducting legal research on issues raised in the Court; drafting legal memorandum and… Read more »
Category: Judicial
Judge Wendy L. Hagenau, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Georgia
SITE DESCRIPTION Federal courts have exclusive jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases, which are handled by the Bankruptcy Court. Bankruptcy judges serve as judicial officers of the bankruptcy court for their respective districts. The U.S. court of appeals for each circuit appoints bankruptcy judges to renewable fourteen-year terms. Externs will work with Judge Hagenau and her law… Read more »
Judge Richard W. Story, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
SITE DESCRIPTION This externship will expose students to the practice of civil and criminal law in the Northern District of Georgia. Students will work for Judge Story by performing legal research and drafting orders. Students will also have the opportunity to observe pre-trial hearings and civil and criminal trials. STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS Prerequisites: Law Review or… Read more »
Judge Amy Totenberg, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
SITE DESCRIPTION Students will work for Judge Totenberg performing legal research, analysis and writing, observing hearings and trials, and participating in various other aspects of the work of a judicial law clerk. STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS Prerequisites: Top ten percent of class or law review/moot court participation or significant writing experience. Preferences: Third-year students, but second-year students… Read more »
Presiding Justice David E. Nahmias, Georgia Supreme Court
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… Read more »