Duties include legal research, drafting memoranda, preparing orders, etc. Students have an opportunity to observe Bankruptcy Court proceedings, improve their research and writing skills and gain exposure to general Bankruptcy law. There are no minimum semester or credit hour requirements. Students are not certified under the Student Practice Rule. Selection is based on the student applicant's overall record, courses, grades, career goals, expected graduation date, other externships taken.
Students prepare memoranda of law and draft opinions and orders.
Students also have an opportunity to observe selected civil and criminal trials. The externship gives students an opportunity to improve research and writing skills as well as observe trial and motion practice skills. Students also learn about circuit and county court jurisdiction and procedure. Students gain exposure to a wide variety of substantive law. Students are only eligible for participation if they have satisfactorily completed Evidence .