Preparing for a Federal District Clerkship

Semester: Spring 2015
Course ID: 279M
Credit Hours: 2
Unique: 28630

Course Information

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

Registration Information

Upperclass-only elective

Meeting Times

Day	Time	Location
THU	4:15 - 6:05 pm	TNH 3.115

Evaluation Method

Type	Date	Time	Location
None

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 orders and complete other smaller assignments. Enrollment is limited. Interested students must complete and submit a short application.

Textbooks ( * denotes required )

Federal Jurisdiction *

Erwin Chemerinsky

Aspen , edition: 6th
ISBN: 978-1454804024

Instructors

Rein, Margaret Kirkendall