Course Description
Second-semester field placement in the Atlanta area for students to gain experience and work, gaining lawyering skills.
Athena Title
Atlanta Civil Extern Plcmnt II
Non-Traditional Format
Practicum.
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall and spring
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
Through field placement, students are expected to gain a knowledge of general lawyering skills while working in Atlanta. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the legal concerns of national significance in governmental, judicial, and non- profit offices.
Topical Outline
Students will: 1. be placed in a field office in the Atlanta area 2. be responsible for all work assigned by the placement area relating to research, general duties, and reflection