Judicial Externship

Students will learn about the process of judicial decision making by observing the function of a particular court while thinking about the management and administration of the court system. By evaluating the role of judges and courts in administering justice and resolving disputes, students learn the litigation process from the perspective of the judiciary. During the practicum students will learn about professional responsibility by understanding the Code of Judicial Conduct and its application within the judiciary. Students will learn the Rules of Professional Conduct and their application to the legal work the students observe in the context of the complexity of the application of ethical rules in a real-world setting.

Another objective of the judicial externship is the development of legal skills such as writing, research, and analytical skills. By thinking critically about law from the perspective of the judiciary, students develop the ability to communicate legal theories effectively and perform the role of decision maker. As students engage in self-directed learning, they set learning goals for the work experience with an externship learning plan. This includes keeping a journal, deciding with the supervising judge how best to achieve goals, and engaging in self-evaluation, critique and reflection. For more detailed information on the externship click here.

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