This course is open to BAM and Blended students. If you live in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area, you will be placed at local public defender's office. If you live outside the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, please contact Prof. Shawn Webb at shawn.webb@pubdef.state.mn.us within a week of registration to discuss placement options.
Students who extern at the State Public Defender may not work for a prosecutor's office during the same term.
In addition to their onsite placements, the students will attend a weekly two-hour seminar discussion. To participate in this externship, students must be eligible for to be certified as a student attorney in the relevant state. Students may register for 2 - 7 credits (1 credit with special permission).