The interns will be exposed to a variety of legal issues facing the community and the various possible responses to these issues. Responses may include education, research, dialogue, informal conflict resolution, litigation, and the range of responses unique to the fact pattern presented. The interns work on the city's civil legal matters under the supervision of the City Attorney. The interns work on the city's civil legal matters under the supervision of an Assistant City Attorney. The interns assist the City Prosecutor in the preparation and presentation of criminal cases.
Students do research on police work and all aspects of criminal procedure.
They observe various court proceedings including bond settings, arraignments and trials. This course is a related course in the Criminal Law and Procedure Area of Concentration. This course is a related course in the Dispute Resolution Area of Concentration. This internship provides students with an opportunity to work with the director of the Council Bluffs Human Relations Commission. The intern will assist in investigating cases, legal research and analysis, decision writing, and administrative matters for the Commission.