Spots available for the summer session and fall semester. Students who are completing their 1L year (with at least 24 credits completed) can participate, including remote and hybrid students.<\/p>\n
The Criminal Justice Defense Externship gives students the opportunity to gain valuable courtroom experience\u00a0by representing clients in their criminal cases\u00a0while\u00a0externing\u00a0at a Public Defender\u2019s office. There are placement opportunities with\u00a0all of the MN Public Defender\u2019s offices both in the metro area and in outstate Minnesota; in-person and remote options. Students do not need to bring a placement, but they can use a position they already have set up with a public defender\u2019s office or a private criminal defense lawyer for the externship.<\/p>\n
Anyone who is interested or has questions can contact Shawn Webb directly at shawn.webb@mnpd.us<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0He would be happy to\u00a0discuss these opportunities and answer any questions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Spots available for the summer session and fall semester. Students who are completing their 1L year (with at least 24 credits completed) can participate, including remote and hybrid students. The Criminal Justice Defense Externship gives students the opportunity to gain valuable courtroom experience\u00a0by representing clients in their criminal cases\u00a0while\u00a0externing\u00a0at a Public Defender\u2019s office. There are … <\/p>\n