Course Details

Practicum: Civil Government

This course will examine legal representation in a civil government setting and will consist of both a classroom component and a field work component. Students will spend 12 hours per week in a field placement at a government agency involving civil law, such as the Illinois Attorney General's office, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Federal Trade Commission etc. In addition to this externship, the class meets weekly in a seminar-length classroom session. Students will be required to keep a journal on their field placement. Readings and discussions will focus on important issues in civil government legal practice. PRE-REQUISITES/RESTRICTIONS: Students are required to secure their own placements.

Catalog Number: CONPUB 656
Practice Areas: Administrative Law & GovtLegal Skills Development
Additional Course Information: Experiential Learning, Not a lottery course, Requires Practicum Placement


Course History

Spring 2024
Title: Practicum: Civil Government
Faculty: Brown, Janet Siegel (courses | profile)
Section: 1     Credits: 4.0
Capacity: 15     Actual: 3

Fall 2023
Title: Practicum: Civil Government
Faculty: Whitehorn, Elizabeth
Section: 1     Credits: 4.0
Capacity: 15     Actual: 4

Spring 2023
Title: Practicum: Civil Government
Faculty: Zenner, Elie
Section: 1     Credits: 4.0
Capacity: 15     Actual: 4

Fall 2022
Title: Practicum: Civil Government
Faculty: Rodney, Renai
Section: 1     Credits: 4.0
Capacity: 15     Actual: 9

Spring 2022
Title: Practicum: Civil Government
Faculty: Stratton, Maureen (courses | profile)
Section: 1     Credits: 4.0
Capacity: 15     Actual: 7

Fall 2021
Title: Practicum: Civil Government
Faculty: Stratton, Maureen (courses | profile)
Section: 1     Credits: 4.0
Capacity: 15     Actual: 12