Spring 2013 Course Schedule

Supervised Extshp Sem (LAW-769-005)
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Notices

IMPORTANT: This is a three credit class to be taken at the same time as an externship (Law-899). NOTE: CLASS WILL MEET IN SMALL GROUPS FOR AN EXTRA HOUR EVERY OTHER WEEK. TIME TBD. 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 Externship Fieldwork Application, which generates the necessary forms.

Description

This is a three-credit, graded seminar. It is taken in conjunction with a field placement in a non-profit organization, government office, or a private law firm doing pro bono work. In this course, we will explore the meaning of being a lawyer and a member of the legal profession. We will think about the variety of roles lawyers may have and the wide range of experiences available to persons with law degrees. We will explore the lawyer-client relationship in public interest settings, as well as the skills and tools required for effective advocacy on a client’s behalf. We will also carefully examine the ethical obligations of lawyers and how they play out in various practice settings. Finally, we will 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 include simulations and guest speakers. In this course, you will be required to: 1) submit weekly journals regarding your fieldwork experience; 2) participate in small-group meetings (for one hour every other week); 3) write three “reflective essays” no longer than five pages each; 4) make an individual or joint class presentation in the last few weeks of the semester; and 5) come prepared and participate fully in all seminar discussions. Each of these requirements will be described in more detail in a syllabus that will be distributed on the first day of class.

Textbooks and Other Materials

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First Class Readings

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