Course Description

Field placement in the D.C. area for students to gain experience and work, gaining lawyering skills.

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Athena Title

D.C. Externship Placement

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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.

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Semester Course Offered

Offered every year.

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Grading System

S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)

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Course Objectives

Through field placement, students are expected to gain a knowledge of general lawyering skills while working in Washington, D.C. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the legal concerns of national significance in governmental, judicial, and non-profit offices.

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Topical Outline

Students will: 1. be placed in a field office in the D.C. area 2. be responsible for all work assigned by the placement area relating to research, general duties, and reflection

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