Course Description
Field placement in the Atlanta area for students to gain experience and work, gaining lawyering skills.
Athena Title
ATL Corp Cnsl Extern Plcmt I
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 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