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
Atlanta Civil Externship I
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in JURI 5981E
Corequisite
JURI 5982S
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will understand general lawyering skills.
- Students will understand how to discuss assessment of lawyering theory and legal judgment.
- Students will have insight into the practice and environment of placement in the Atlanta area.
Topical Outline
- Increase student knowledge of lawyering theory
- Utilize simulation-based performance exercises
- Focus on problem-solving and ethical challenges
- Include weekly discussions focusing on student placement and on-site learning
