SITE DESCRIPTION The mission of the CDC’s Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP) is to provide public health leadership to improve cardiovascular health, reduce the burden, and eliminate disparities associated with heart disease and stroke. DHDSP uses primary and secondary data, published literature and practice-based evidence as well as a broad range of… Read more »
Category: Federal Government
Federal Aviation Administration, Office of Regional Counsel
SITE DESCRIPTION Students will work in the FAA Office of Regional Counsel, Southern Region, where they will address a variety of advisory and litigation legal issues presented by management officials and client offices located in the Regional Office Headquarters in Atlanta, GA as well as officials and divisions located in several surrounding states within the… Read more »
Judge Jill A. Pryor, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
SITE DESCRIPTION Students work for Judge Pryor under the direct supervision of her career law clerk. The extern will perform legal research and analysis and will have the opportunity to observe oral arguments. The externship will provide valuable experience to students who plan to practice in federal court or who have a particular interest in… Read more »
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) – Public Health Law Program
The CDC’s Public Health Law Program (PHLP) exposes law students to the public health field and allows them to explore the critical role law plays in advancing public health goals. PHLP is a dynamic group of public health lawyers and analysts who work to advance the use of law as a public health tool. PHLP provides… Read more »
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of the Regional Counsel
SITE DESCRIPTION Students will work in the Office of Regional Counsel, Region 5, where they will address a variety of legal issues presented by Regional Office officials and the CEOs and staff officials of five (5) VA Medical Centers located within Georgia and South Carolina. The primary areas of focus include employment and labor law,… Read more »
United States Attorney, Northern District of Georgia
SITE DESCRIPTION Students work in the office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. Students are assigned to work either in the civil or criminal division for the entire two semesters. The first semester will serve as a foundation for the activities performed second semester. Students working in the civil division engage… Read more »
U.S. Department of the Interior – Office of the Regional Solicitor
SITE DESCRIPTION The Department of the Interior is the nation’s principal natural resources management agency. It also has significant responsibilities in American Indian affairs. The Southeast Regional Solicitor’s Office in Atlanta provides legal counsel to Interior agencies and offices in the states located in the southeastern U. S., the U. S. Virgin Islands, and the… Read more »
U.S. Trustee
SITE DESCRIPTION The United States Trustee Program is a component of the Department of Justice responsible for overseeing the administration of bankruptcy cases and private trustees pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 586 and 11 U.S.C. 101, et seq. The Program consists of an Executive Office for United States Trustees in Washington, D.C., as well as 21… Read more »
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) – Office of the General Counsel
SITE DESCRIPTION The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a component federal agency of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). For over 70 years, CDC has been dedicated to protecting health and promoting quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. We are committed to programs… Read more »
Department of Homeland Security
SITE DESCRIPTION Students will work in the office of ICE, under the supervision of the Chief Counsel and staff attorneys. This federal agency is responsible for work involving both administrative and judicial proceedings. Students will work with several attorneys during the course of the semester to provide a broad exposure to the variety of tasks… Read more »