College of Law

Washtenaw County Public Defender’s office


Name and Location of Externship Washtenaw County Public Defender’s office
Field Supervisor Timothy Niemann
Prerequisites  
Credit Hours 2-4 Fall and Spring; 2-6 Summer 
Minimum Hours Required  
Semesters Available Any 
Type of Work Student Will Perform Engage in client contact, trials, motions, pre-trials, sentencing hearings, probation violations, line-ups, personal protection orders, extraditions, Friend of the Court matters, bond reduction hearings and diversions. 
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