2008 - 2009 Judicial Externship Handbook
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The Basics
- Introduction
- What are the benefits of doing an externship?
- How does the course credit work for an externship?
- How many hours must I accrue per unit?
- Can I get a numerical grade for the externship?
- Can I extern if I am on restricted enrollment?
- Who determines my work schedule?
- Can I earn credit for work performed during the summer?
- Can I get credit for summer work if I apply for an externship after I have already completed the work experience?
- Can my two externship options (Law 781 and Law 782) be with the same judge?
- Can I get credit for an externship if I am being paid for the work?
- If I am not certain yet that I will accept an externship offer if made, should I go ahead and apply anyway?
Thinking About Applying for an Externship
- What should I know before applying? / When should I extern?
- For which courts can I extern?
- Federal Externships
- State Externships
- Other Externships
- How do I select the judges to whom to send my application?
- What if I want to apply to a judge not listed in Section 5.0?
Mechanics of the Application and Interview Process
- Important Information for the Academic Component
- Important Information about the Application Process
Policies and Procedures
Progress Reports and Guided Reflection Questions
- Progress Reports
- Guided Reflection Questions
Pre-Approved Judges/Justices: names, addresses, telephone numbers and hiring history
- Explanation and Notes
- INDEX OF JUDGES (by last name)
- Federal Judges
- State Judges/Justices
- Other Judicial Placements
Sources of Information
- Sources of Information on Judges and Courts - The Library
- Online Sources of Information
APPENDICES
