Student applications will be accepted from Wednesday, Feb. 20 through Feb. 27. All applications must be hand-delivered to the Externship Office and received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27.
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Active Externships in practice area: Government Law
| Externship Site | Practice Area | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Department of Law
Fall | Civil Litigation, Government Law |
Semester requirement: 1
SITE DESCRIPTION Students will be assigned to the Regulated Industries and Professions Division of the Department of Law. Under the general supervision of the Director of that Division, students will be assigned to work directly with experienced attorneys. Students will be expected to draft legal documents, including pleadings, and assist in the preparation of cases for trial. In this regard, students will assist in conducting discovery, interviewing witnesses, and presenting cases before administrative tribunals or administrative law judges.
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS Preferences: Administrative Law
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS |
| Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Summer Fall | Elder Law, Government Law, Legislation |
Semester requirement: 1
SITE DESCRIPTION Externs will research state and federal law related to long-term care; may draft legislation, comments and testimony on legislation, policies, or rules related to long-term care; and will participate with the SLTCO in advocacy including attending meetings with policymakers, stakeholders, and other aging advocates. Students will also participate in local and national conference calls with federal and other government agencies discussing policy issues related to aging. Under the supervision of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, externs will advocate at the Capitol in Atlanta during the Georgia General Assembly session, including monitoring committee meetings and committee actions, analyzing legislation, and developing strategies related to legislative proposals including drafting amendments to proposed legislation.
STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS Preferences:
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Students should arrange their schedules to complete externship hours Monday through Thursday. |
