1. Advanced Writing Clerkship – Summer 2010
Three (3) to possibly six (6) credit clerkship in Maricopa County Superior Court Civil Division (180 to possibly 360 hours.)
Open to four (4) third year (3L) students.
Most work done offsite (not at the courthouse.)

2. Experiences: Meetings with assigned Judges.
Review dispositive motions and/or complex substantive motions.
Brief facts/issues as directed.
Attend oral arguments.
Write assignments and revise with judicial supervision.
Meet with Judge Myers for projects and assistance.

3. Academic Component
Students will meet with Externship Director at least three times as a group at an agreed upon time.

4. How to apply? Provide four items on Symplicity:
1. Cover letter addressed to:
Honorable J. Richard Gama
Maricopa County Superior Court
Old Court House
125 W. Washington
Phoenix, Arizona

5. Applications – cont. 2. Resume 3. Unofficial transcript
4. Writing sample (five or so pages no smaller that 10 pt. double spaced.)
Upload documents on Symplicity under “Advanced Writing Clerkship – Summer 2010”
DEADLINE: Friday January 15, 2010 by 5pm.

6. Selection Process
Applications will be initially screened, then Civil Judges will review and/or interview qualified students.
Students will be notified of clerkship selection by January 27, 2010.

7. Registration
Register for three (3) to possibly (6) credits for summer 2010 under “Judicial Externship.”
Students may not register for another externship or clinic during the same semester.
Turn in timesheets to Carolyn Landry every two weeks.

8. Questions? For more information, or questions, contact:
Jennifer Barnes, Director, Externship Program at or call