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The University of Texas at Austin School of Law

Preparing for a Federal District Clerkship

  • Semester: Spring 2017
  • Course ID: 279P
  • Credit Hours: 2
  • Unique: 29015

Course Information

  • Grading Method: Pass/Fail Mandatory
  • Professional Skills: Satisfies ABA Professional Skills Requirement

Registration Information

  • Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day Time Location
WED 3:45 - 5:35 pm JON 5.206/7

Evaluation Method

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Description

This class is only open to students who have already accepted a clerkship with either (1) a federal district judge, or (2) a federal magistrate judge. It will cover the common legal issues that judicial clerks encounter, as well as the writing and research that clerks are expected to do. Students will draft a bench memo and an order and complete other smaller assignments. Enrollment is limited.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

Federal Jurisdiction *
Erwin Chemerinsky
Aspen , edition: 6th
ISBN: 1454804025

Instructors

Headshot of Austin, Andrew W Austin, Andrew W
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02/21/2017 Exam information updated
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