Government & Public Interest Ext Sem (LAW-769-003)
Ginsburg
Meets: 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM (W) - Room 351
Enrolled: 13 / Limit: 15
Notices
Corequisite: LAW-899, Supervised Externship NOTE: CLASS WILL MEET IN SMALL GROUPS FOR AN EXTRA HOUR EVERY OTHER WEEK. TIME TBD. Registering for your field placement credits is a separate process. Students must first register for a seminar and then go to www.wcl.american.edu/externship to submit a Request for Approval, which generates the necessary forms. Students with concerns about placement approval should speak with a member of the Externship Staff. Students are not registered for field credits until they submit the signed add/drop form to the registrar.
Description
This three-credit, graded seminar will explore topics including: the meaning of "public interest" in a multifaceted society; defining the "client" and exploring the lawyer-client relationship in public interest and government settings; and comparing advocacy and lawyering skills in the different branches of government. Course requirements include a class presentation; bi-weekly reflective journal entries; weekly readings; and a final writing assignment. Course is open to all students in all externship field placements. In addition to scheduled meeting times, the required bi-weekly small group supervision will be held immediately before class (6-7 pm).
Textbooks and Other Materials
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First Class Readings
Not available at this time.