Externship Listings

Attribute	Value
ID #	194
Type	State
Subtype	New Jersey Supreme Court - Fairfield
Judge title	Chief Justice
Judge first name	The Honorable Stuart
Judge last name	Rabner, Chief Justice
First line of address	New Jersey Supreme Court - Fairfield
Second line of address	100 Passaic Avenue
City	Fairfield
State	NJ
Zip	07004
Duties	The Supreme Court of NJ is a court of discretionary review. Each week, interns will draft 1 or 2 five-page memoranda on pending matters. Interns will review case files, research relevant legal issues, and recommend whether the Court should agree to hear the matter presented. Interns may also be asked to assist in other research matters.
Agency description	As the state's highest appellate court, the NJ Supreme Court decides appeals from the lower courts. In deciding the cases that come before it, the Court interprets the NJ and the US Constitutions, NJ statutes, administrative regulations of state agencies, and common law. Documents requested: cover letter, resume, writing sample, unofficial transcript.
Time requirements	At least one full day, or two half days per week.
Position requirements	None. A familiarity with criminal procedure is helpful but not necessary.
Restrictions	Students who work in clinic, law firm, or other legal practice that interacts with the state court system will not be eligible to work simultaneiously in chambers.
Writing sample required	Yes
Number of students requested	2
Supervisor salutation	law clerks
Supervisor title	depends on semester
Contact salutation	Ms
Contact first name	Rose
Contact last name	Pantalone
Contact title	Assistant to Chief Justice
Contact phone	973-276-9640

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