Some placements require students to work a minimum number of hours a week, which you should inquire about. Several placements require practice certification or may ask you to seek it. Certification allows a student to represent clients, argue motions and participate in trials in state court. Applications for certification are available in room 137 or the Registrar's Office. You are responsible for completing the forms, paying the fee, and mailing them to the State Bar of California.
Certification takes at least three weeks.
Once a list of offerings for Fall 2001 becomes available, we will identify appropriate companion courses and inform students. Such a project should be designed to complement your placement experience and SEP seminar writings. You must make arrangements with your seminar instructor to sponsor your directed research project. Your paper may exceed 30 pages, but you can only receive a maximum of three units. Directed research credit is optional, and can only be taken in addition to, not in place of, the required SEP seminar.