Externship Listings

Attribute	Value
ID #	149
Type	Federal
Subtype	U.S. District Court - Wilmington DE
Court	U.S. Federal Building
Judge first name	The Honorable Gregory
Judge last name	Sleet, U.S.D.J.
First line of address	Federal Building - Lock Box 19
Second line of address	844 King Street
City	Wilmington
State	DE
Zip	19801
Duties	Legal research & writing, primarily in the area of prisoner litigation. Analyze complex legal issues; understand a wide range of legal concepts, principles and practices as they relate to pro se civil litigation in federal court, particularly civil rights matters filed under Section1983, both prisoner and non-prisoner, as well as petitions for habeas corpus. Perform computer-assisted, legal research and summarize results in writing expeditiously. Work to resolve non-dispositive motions (motions to amend, appoint counsel, transfer, etc.). Opportunity to assist in area of dispositive motions.
Agency description	U.S. District Court, District of Delaware
Time requirements	Flexible. ONE SEMESTER PLACEMENT
Position requirements	Familiarity with fundamental principles of constitutional and criminal law; possess a working understanding of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
Restrictions	Usual restrictions apply.
Writing sample required	no
Number of students requested	3
Supervisor salutation	The Hon.
Supervisor first name	Gregory
Supervisor last name	Sleet
Supervisor title	Article III Federal Judge
Contact salutation	Ms.
Contact first name	Cynthia
Contact last name	Tyer-Daly
Contact title	Judicial Administrator
Contact phone	302-573-6470

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