Course Details

Practicum: Civil Government

This course will examine key considerations involved in practicing civil law as a government attorney. The primary focus is reflection on the experiences students have in their externships in relation to various theoretical, practical, and ethical frameworks, which will be explored through readings and class discussion, field placement observation, written assignments, and discussions with civil government lawyers who will visit our class. PRE-REQUISITES/RESTRICTIONS: Students are required to secure their own placements.

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

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Course History

Fall 2025
Title: Practicum: Civil Government
Faculty: Brown, Janet Siegel (courses | profile)
Section: 1     Credits: 4.0
Capacity: 15     Actual: 12

Spring 2025
Title: Practicum: Civil Government
Faculty: Brown, Janet Siegel (courses | profile)
Section: 1     Credits: 4.0
Capacity: 15     Actual: 9

Fall 2024
Title: Practicum: Civil Government
Faculty: Rodney, Renai
Zenner, Elie
Section: 1     Credits: 4.0
Capacity: 15     Actual: 6

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