Credits: 6

Students externing with the Legal Unit of the EEOC will be paired with an attorney and will assist her and other EEOC staff with investigating, analyzing and prosecuting charges of discrimination before litigation. The student will conduct legal research and writing relating to employment discrimination and general federal practice issues such as discovery, trial practice and evidence. Students will be involved with interviewing claimants, drafting discovery demands and responses, summarizing deposition testimony, attending depositions and court conferences, analyzing documents, using litigation support software, and assisting with outreach projects. The student will also observe any ongoing trials of the supervising attorney.