Course Description
A seminar each week will supplement on-site externship placement with discussions about relevant substantive topics and opportunities to build skills.
Athena Title
D.C. Externship
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in JURI 5973E
Non-Traditional Format
Course includes a service-learning project during the semester that either employs skills or knowledge learned in the course or teaches new skills or knowledge related to course objectives. The course uses service-learning as the primary pedagogical tool for teaching course objectives. Students will work on a comprehensive project(s) and may be required to spend considerable time outside the classroom. Students will be engaged in the service-learning component for approximately 75- 100% of overall instructional time.
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will gain: 1. general lawyering skills 2. ability to discuss assessment of lawyering theory and legal judgement 3. insight into the practice and environment of placement in the D.C. area
Topical Outline
The seminar will: 1. increase student knowledge of lawyering theory 2. utilize simulation-based performance exercises 3. focus on problem solving and ethical challenges 4. include weekly discussions focusing on student placement and on-site learning
Syllabus
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