Provides students the opportunity to review trial court records, Petitions for Appeal and Briefs in Opposition, and prepare written memoranda outlining procedural histories, factual summaries and legal issue analysis; to assist in performing "procedural checks;" to attend and observe Supreme Court oral arguments when the full Court is in session; to attend Writ Panel and Chief Staff Attorney oral hearings and participate in discussions of significant issues raised or highlighted in the oral argument process; to prepare initial drafts of disposition orders in original jurisdiction and appellate review cases; to perform specialized research and writing projects for individual justices or the Chief Staff Attorney’s Office as may be necessary.
This externship requires students to spend TWO full days in Richmond each week for a total of 8 weeks. Third-year students preferred, however second-year students who have some other relevant skill or experience that demonstrates their ability to handle the office's critical and sophisticated workload in a discreet manner may be considered. Students interested will be asked to provide field instructor a resume, cover letter of interest, and writing sample, as well as participate in an interview, if requested. Selection of externs is made by the Chief Staff Attorney’s Office. Students selected will be notified prior to the end of the add/drop period and will be automatically registered for the course. Specific course requirements are in the packets found by the Law Library handout shelves or on the Career Services web page.
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