Course Description
The Summer Externship supports students working in governmental, judicial, and private non-profit placements through a focused program of reading, reflection, and professional development.
Athena Title
SUM EXTERN
Non-Traditional Format
This course will be taught more than 95% online.
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
The Summer Externship supports students working in governmental, judicial and private non-profit placements through a focused program of reading, reflection and professional development. Students gain direct exposure to the skills and methods of legal practice, focused application of legal concepts to real conflicts, and reflective appraisal of their own skills and abilities. Each student engages in an ongoing conversation with the clinic supervisor through journals and interviews; together with readings, this contact expands and deepens the practical and jurisprudential learning gains in the field.
Topical Outline
1. Student engages in an ongoing conversation with the clinic supervisor through journals and interviews; 2. Together with readings, this contact expands and deepens the practical and jurisprudential learning gains in the field.
Syllabus
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