An experiential education at AJMLS is more than simply learning from experience. Students are expected to integrate theory and reflect upon the impact of their experiences on their professional development. Intensive externships provide hands-on-legal experience to law school students and services to various clients for class credit and over the course of multiple semesters.
| Semesters Required | Minimum Credits (each semester) | Fall Semester | Spring Semester | Summer Semester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family Law Intensive Externship | 2 semesters | 4 credits | Yes | Yes | No |
| Fulton County Landlord-Tenant Mediation Program | 1 semester | 2 credits | Yes | Yes | Yes |
*denotes consecutive semesters required
Family Law Intensive Externship
The Family Law Intensive Externship operates out of the Fulton County Superior Court where students assist litigants with simple family law matters, participate in 30-day conferences, and make limited appearances on behalf of pre-screened clients.
- GPA Requirement: 3.0 or higher
- Pre-Requisite: Domestic Relations (3)
- Certification: Student / Third-Year Practice
Fulton County Landlord-Tenant Mediation Program
The Fulton County Landlord-Tenant Mediation Program offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer, allows students to earn 2 to 3-credits per semester for participation in the program. Students receive 20 hours of general civil mediation training and training in Landlord/Tenant Law, Section 8 and Public Housing Law before mediating cases. Participating students will mediate landlord/tenant disputes and other disputes later in the year, including cases handled in the State and Magistrate Courts; particularly small claim civil issues such as disputes between neighbors, consumers and businesses and creditors and debtors.
- Pre-Requisite: Mediation (2)