Judicial Practicum

Catalog description

The objectives of the course are to hone research skills, learn judicial writing skills, observe the rules of civil procedure in action, follow judicial ethics, and learn the appropriate etiquette in working with a judge and judicial law chambers staff. Students will work in a judicial chambers for 2 or 3 credits (110 hours or 165 hours of work respectively) and also complete the weekly course. The course will focus on building the skills to make this a successful experience by providing research, writing, and ethical scenarios and to translate the experience for future career planning. Students will present on a topic approved by the course instructor related to the judiciary.