8637R U.S. Attorney's Office Law Clinic (2-3)
Up to four students, under supervision of an Assistant United States Attorney,
are selected as interns to work in the United States Attorney's Office for the
Western District of Missouri with members of the Strike Force, Narcotic Unit,
General Crimes Unit or Civil Division. Activities include, legal research and
writing, consisting of memoranda, motions and briefs; observations and
participation in trials, pre-trial hearings and motions, as appropriate; and
assistance with litigation. Students are expected to work a pre-approved
schedule of six hours a week for fourteen weeks with a minimum of eighty hours
a semester and to attend regular conferences with their supervising attorney
and faculty supervisor. Prerequisites: Three semesters of law school and
attainment of at least a B+ cumulative grade-point average. Eligible
interested students are screened and selected. Ungraded. Pass/Fail.