Supervised Ext Seminar (LAW-769-003)
Greer
Meets: 06:00 PM - 08:50 PM (W) - Room 351
Enrolled: 14 / Limit: 15
Notices
IMPORTANT: This is a three credit graded class. Due to the condensed summer schedule the seminar meets for 2 hours and 50 minutes each week PLUS students meet with faculty in small groups for an extra half hour every week. The time/place of this extra meeting is determined by the professor. REGISTRATION: There are two parts to registering for an externship: 1) Register on-line for the seminar as you would for any class. 2) Register for the field placement by going to the Externship Page www.wcl.american.edu/externship and submit a Request for Approval, which generates the necessary forms.
Description
This is a three-credit, graded seminar taken in conjunction with a field placement in a non-profit, court office, government organization, or a private law firm doing pro bono work. In this course, we will: 1) explore the meaning of being a lawyer and a member of the legal profession; 2) discuss the variety of roles lawyers may have and the wide range of experiences available to persons with law degrees; 3) explore the lawyer-client relationship in various work settings, as well as the skills and tools required for being successful in the workplace; 4) carefully examine the ethical obligations of lawyers and how they play out in various practice settings; and 5) consider how to be fulfilled and maintain a healthy balance in one’s career in the law. The course is open to all students in externship field placements and the format of the class will be discussion-based and include simulations, role-plays, and guest speakers. NOTE: There will be no class June 24th. To make up for this class, the final class will be held on Monday, July 27th.
Textbooks and Other Materials
The textbook information on this page was provided by the instructor. Students should use this information when considering purchases from the AU Campus Store or other vendors. Students may check to determine if books are currently available for purchase online.
The required text is Learning from Practice: A Professional Development Text for Legal Externs, 2nd edition (West, 2009), which is available for purchase at the Campus Bookstore.
First Class Readings
Not available at this time.