Practicum: Civil Government (656-1)

Instructors

Janet Siegel Brown
312/503-0397
Levy Mayer 292

Meeting Info

McCormick 371: Wed 4:30PM - 6:20PM

Overview of class

The goal of this Practicum is to provide students with an understanding of civil government practice. Students spend 12 hours per week in a field placement at a Chicago-area federal, state, or local government agency or office involving civil law. Depending on the placement, duties may include research and writing memoranda, briefs or legal opinions; assisting in the formulation of legal policy; drafting of legislation or regulations; participating in litigation, and assisting with community legal education efforts. Students secure their own placement in consultation with the faculty member. Students also participate in a weekly seminar where they discuss assigned readings regarding civil government practice and their externship experience.

Evaluation Method

Grades are based on reflective journal submissions, class participation, a final presentation, and successful completion of the externship

Class Materials (Suggested)

N/A

Class Attributes

Registrar enrollment; not a biddable class
Satisfies Experiential Learning degree req
Requires Practicum Placement
Administrative Law and Government

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: MSL Students are not eligible to enroll
Add Consent: Department Consent Required
Drop Consent: Department Consent Required