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Active Externships in practice area: Securities Law

Externship SitePractice AreaDetails
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Fall
Bankruptcy Law, Securities Law

Semester requirement: 1
Credits: 3

SITE DESCRIPTION

Students work in the Atlanta District Office of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Students will be assigned to work with the Enforcement branches or the Litigation unit. Responsibilities may include participating in the investigations, drafting pleadings, assisting in trial preparation for administrative and judicial proceedings, conducting legal research and writing, and performing other tasks as needed. In addition, one student will be assigned to work on bankruptcy matters in the Office of Reorganization. Responsibilities may include reviewing and analyzing public company disclosure statements, drafting comment letters on disclosure statements, and researching and drafting memorandum of law.

STUDENT QUALIFICATIONS

Prerequisites:
None

Preferences: None

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • At the time of application please submit a one-paragraph statement (approximately 50-75 words) stating why you want this externship placement.
  • SEC rules require that all externship students be United States citizens.
  • Students must also attend a weekly seminar at the SEC office.
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