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D.C. Semester In Practice Program
Students earn 13 credits while in residence in Washington, D.C.: 10 credits are earned from the externship and clinical seminar and 3 credits are earned from a non-clinical course. Students extern 448 hours over the semester and attend class twice a week.
Placements
Placements include a wide range of offerings, including federal, state and local government agencies, private non-profits and judicial chambers. Because students receive academic credit, they may not receive monetary compensation. Placements provide an opportunity for substantive legal work under a lawyer’s supervision with regular feedback and mentorship.
Coursework
Classes are held at the University of California Washington Center located near Dupont Circle at 1608 Rhode Island, Ave., NW, Washington, D.C., 20036.
- Non-Clinical Course: The Fall 2013 course is Lawyering in Public, which will be taught by David Thompson, who is the managing partner at Cooper & Kirk in Washington, D.C. This course is 3 credits and is graded.
- D.C. Externship Clinic: A 10-credit course, consisting of two parts: 2 credits for the weekly two-hour seminar and 8 credits for the student’s work at the placement. Students receive a grade for one-half of these credits and receive a pass-fail designation for the other half.
Application Process
The Application period opens for Spring 2014 on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. An information session will take place on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 at 12:30 in Classroom J (room 347). Applications are due by email to Jessica Heywood by Friday, September 13, 2013 and must include the application form, résumé, transcript and written statement of interest. Students accepted into the program are matched with possible placements based on demonstrated interest and other qualifications. Students will be notified if they have been accepted by a placement by October 25, 2013 at the latest.
Housing
Students are responsible for finding their own housing.
Financial Aid
Increased financial aid is available for those participating in the D.C. program.
Contact
Please contact Jessica Heywood for additional information: jheywood@uga.edu or 202.494.0035.
Apply Now for Spring 2014
Rising 2Ls and 3Ls are eligible to apply. Applications are due September 13th for Spring 2014 and must include your résumé, transcript and a short statement of interest.