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NEW Advanced Writing Clerkship – Spring 2010

NEW Advanced Writing Clerkship – Spring 2010. Three (3) credit clerkship in Maricopa County Superior Court Civil Division (180 hours.) New program within externship program. Open to four (4) third year (3L) students. Most work done offsite (not at the courthouse.). Experiences:.

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NEW Advanced Writing Clerkship – Spring 2010

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  1. NEW Advanced Writing Clerkship – Spring 2010 • Three (3) credit clerkship in Maricopa County Superior Court Civil Division (180 hours.) • New program within externship program. • Open to four (4) third year (3L) students. • Most work done offsite (not at the courthouse.)

  2. Experiences: • Meetings with assigned Judges. • Review dispositive motions and/or complex substantive motions. • Brief facts/issues as directed. • Attend oral arguments. • Write assignments and revise with judicial supervision. • Meet with Judge Myers for projects and assistance.

  3. Academic Component • Students will meet with Externship Director at least three times as a group at an agreed upon time.

  4. How to apply? • Provide four items on Symplicity: • 1. Cover letter addressed to: • Honorable J. Richard Gama Maricopa County Superior Court Old Court House 125 W. Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85003-2243

  5. Applications – cont. • 2. Resume • 3. Unofficial transcript • 4. Writing sample (five or so pages no smaller that 10 pt. double spaced.) • Upload documents on Symplicity under “Advanced Writing Clerkship – Spring 2010” • DEADLINE: Tuesday November 24, 2009 by 5pm.

  6. Selection Process • Applications will be initially screened, then Civil Judges will review and/or interview qualified students. • Students will be notified of clerkship selection by January 15, 2010.

  7. Registration • Register for three (3) credits for spring 2010 under “Judicial Externship.” • Students may not register for another externship (including legislative internship) or clinic during the spring semester. • Turn in timesheets to Carolyn Landry every two weeks.

  8. Questions? • For more information, or questions, contact: Jennifer Barnes, Director, Externship Program at jennifer.barnes@asu.edu or call 480-727-7331.

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