Supervised Ext Seminar (LAW-769-004)
Ginsburg, TBA
Meets: 06:00 PM - 08:50 PM (T) - Room 403
Enrolled: 8 / Limit: 15
Notices
IMPORTANT: This is a three credit 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 seminar is designed to help students succeed in their externship and legal career. Classes will include an examination of different types of legal practice, including government, private sector, non-profit, and non-traditional legal jobs. The seminar will also address ethical issues faced by externs and lawyers, and will examine the limits of zealous advocacy in light of professional responsibility rules. We will also discuss diversity in lawyering, including the ways in which implicit and unconscious bias influence choices and actions in all aspects of practice. This course will emphasize practical skills necessary to succeed as a lawyer. The class will include guest speakers and will provide students with the opportunity to role-play hypothetical situations that may arise during externships.
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.
First Class Readings
Not available at this time.