College of Law

Monroe County Indigent Defense Department

 

Name and Location of Externship Monroe County Indigent Defense Dept (Monroe, Mich.)
Field Supervisor Jessica Paladino (Managing Attorney)
Prerequisites Provide writing sample along with resume and unofficial law school transcripts; 2L or 3L
Credit Hours 2-4 Fall and Spring; 2-6 Summer 
Minimum Hours Required  
Semesters Available Any 
Type of Work Student Will Perform Conduct legal research, draft motions, memos and briefs; shadow attorneys covering district court dockets; appear in court on limited misdemeanor cases under MCR 8.120; meet with clients under attorney supervision; work alongside attorneys in criminal and felony trials and preliminary examinations; participate in the entirety of a misdemeanor case from arraignment to resolution.
Type of Placement Available PSEC

 

Key for Type of Placement Available:

 PSEC = Public Service Externship Clinic
 V   =    Volunteer
 FWS =  Federal Work Study
 F/S  =  Fellowship/Stipend

Last Updated: 7/7/23