8656R 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 supervison of the Federal Public Defender, a student will
prepare pleadings and represent federal indigent 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 Local
Federal Rules of Court. Student will work a pre-approved schedule totaling six
hours a week for 14 weeks with a minimum of 80 hours a semester for two
academic credit hours and to attend regular conferences with their Supervising
Attorney and with their Faculty Supervisor. Students must have completed three
semester of law school and must be in the upper half of their class. Ungraded.
Pass/Fail.