Instructor: Melissa McKenna

Prerequisites: LGLS 10a and one other LGLS course or permission of the instructor. To obtain an internship, students must discuss their placements with the LGLS internship director. This course may not be repeated for credit.

Course Description: Students shall obtain a supervised, law-related internship in a public agency, nonprofit organization, or legal practice. Students requiring assistance securing an appropriate internship must discuss their placements with the instructor by March 15th. Failure to secure an approved internship by the start of Summer term may result in withdrawal from the course. This course may not be repeated for credit. Examples of internship activities may include: investigating discrimination cases, negotiating between consumers and small businesses, attending criminal, family or immigration courts, supporting client intake processes, and creating programs and resources for targeted populations. </br></br>Course consists of once weekly virtual class meetings, 10-15 hours per week at their supervised internship placement site, and a related research project. Through a combination of lecture and shared reflection of the internship experiences, students will develop critical awareness of the gap between the actual legal process and theoretical or popular descriptions, practice professional skills related to advocacy and client service, identify the complex roles of the legal advocate, and distinguish legal perspectives from other relevant concerns. Students will increase oral and written facility in expressing arguments under legal constraints, evaluating and understanding legal principles and source materials, and clearly communicating legal principles and arguments. Students will develop networking and self-advocacy skills required to prepare for the job market. Finally, students will pursue greater understanding of the challenges of reaching justice through the legal system, evaluate pathways for legal and policy change, and gain insight into the varied professional opportunities in the legal field.</br>
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<b>In addition to registering in Workday, as part of the enrollment process, students should complete the following form online: </br><a href="https://forms.gle/fUMGbyyLA39wJAhx5">LGLS 89a Law & Society Internship & Seminar Interest Form</a></b>

Session: Extended

Day: T

Time: 6:30pm - 8:40pm

Credit Hours: 4 Credits

Course Format: Remote Learning Course for Summer 2024

Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled: OC, WI

Course Classification: Undergraduate Level Course

Course Tuition: $3,700

Course Fees: None

Open to High School Students: No