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8656F Federal Public Defender Externship Clinic (2-3) Up to three students will be assigned to work in the Federal Public Defender's Office. Under the supervision of the Federal Public Defender, a student will prepare pleadings and represent federal ndigent criminal defendants. Students will be expected to perform legal research, to write memoranda, motions and briefs, to observe and to appropriately participate in trials,pre-trial hearings, motion hearings and, in general, to assist in litigation. Students must meet eligibility requirements and be certified in compliance with the Local Federal Rules of Court. Student will work a pre-approved schedule totaling 6 hours a week for 14 weeks with a minimum of 80 hours a semester for two academic credit hours and to attend regular conference with their Supervising Attorney and with their Faculty Supervisor. Students must have completed three semesters of law school and must be in the upper half of their class. Ungraded. Pass/Fail.
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