Legal Studies students are encouraged to participate in the internship program as part of their curriculum. The Program Director, along with the Legal Studies Student Services Coordinator, work with students to place them in an internship which aligns with their professional goals and interests. Students receive 3 semester hours of academic credit for the internship. In some cases, students may complete more than one internship for credit.
FAULKNER UNIVERSITY INTERNSHIP
OBSERVATION REQUIREMENTS
During the course of the internship, all interns are required to observe certain facets of the legal profession. These observations include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. An opening statement / closing argument
2. Jury selection
3. Direct / cross-examination of witnesses
4. Deposition
5. Reading of jury instructions
In addition, the intern must observe at least two of the following:
1. A client interview
2. A client meeting
3. Oral argument for the Alabama Supreme Court
4. A court hearing
5. An interoffice departmental meeting
6. Alternative dispute resolution process
7. A probate proceeding
8. A domestic relations proceeding
9. A title search
10. Bankruptcy Court proceedings
For more information concerning internship opportunties, please email the Legal Studies Program Director at mjohns@faulkner.edu.