College of Law

U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Housing & Civil Enforcement Section


Name and Location of Externship U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Housing & Civil Enforcement Section 
Field Supervisor Katie Ladewski / Eliza Simon 
Prerequisites  
Credit Hours 2-4 fall and spring; 2-6 summer
Minimum Hours Required 20 fall and spring (10 weeks); 40 summer (10 weeks)
Semesters Available Any 
Type of Work Student Will Perform Hands-on experience in investigating & litigating civil rights cases under the diverse array of laws that HCE enforces.  Interview witnesses, research legal issues, participate in trial strategy, review documents, attend mediations, draft documents.
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