SITE DESCRIPTION Students work for Judge Dillard under the direct supervision of Judge Dillard and his staff attorneys. Students will perform legal research, analysis, and writing. Most students will have an opportunity to attend oral argument and will gain a better understanding of the Georgia appellate process. STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS Prerequisites: None Preferences: Third-year students, but… Read more »
Category: Judicial
Business Court, Fulton County Superior Court
SITE DESCRIPTION The Business Court provides a specialized venue for complex commercial litigation with damages in excess of one million dollars. Students will research substantive procedural issues, prepare written summaries and attend hearings, and participate in ruling conferences. STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS Prerequisites: Contracts Corporations Preferences: Securities, Commercial Torts, UCC Article 2, 6 and/or 9, and any Business or… Read more »
Judge Frank M. Hull, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
SITE DESCRIPTION Students work for Judge Hull under the direct supervision of Judge Hull. The extern will perform legal research and analysis, prepare bench memoranda and draft opinions for pending appeals and will have the opportunity to observe oral arguments and a circuit court mediation. The externship will provide valuable experience to students who plan… Read more »
Judge Gail S. Tusan, Fulton County Superior Court
SITE DESCRIPTION Students must have excellent analysis, research, and communication skills, and the ability to work well with others. Students can expect a range of assignments and issues that may encompass a wide-range of areas of law along with the practical experience of filing documents with the Clerk’s office, review pleadings, and the Court’s docket… Read more »
Judge Kimberly M. Esmond Adams, Fulton County Superior Court
SITE DESCRIPTION Student will work for Judge Adams doing legal research, analysis and writing, preparing bench memoranda, and participating in all aspects of the work of a judicial law clerk, including observing numerous civil and criminal trials. STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS Prerequisites: Excellent research and writing skills Computer proficiency Preferences: Third-year students but second-year students may also… Read more »
Presiding Judge M. Yvette Miller, Georgia Court of Appeals
SITE DESCRIPTION Students work for Judge Miller under the direct supervision of Judge Miller’s staff attorneys. Students will perform legal research, analysis, and writing. Most students will have an opportunity to attend oral argument and all will gain an understanding of the Georgia appellate process. STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS Prerequisites: None Preferences: None ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS A brief writing… Read more »
Judge Shawn Ellen LaGrua, Fulton County Superior Court
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… Read more »
Judge Ural D. Glanville, Fulton County Superior Court
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 »
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 »