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Jan 14, 2025
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LAW 947 - Prosecution Externship6 Credit Hours
Supervised fieldwork required to be admitted to practice as prosecutor and to assume substantial responsibility for prosecution of criminal cases in state or federal courts. Classes on Tennessee or federal criminal law and procedure and prosecution function. Under direct supervision of full-time, experienced prosecutor and other professional prosecutors in office. Assist in investigation of crimes, interview and preparation of witnesses, drafting of relevant documents, negotiation and formal presentation of guilty pleas, presentation of cases to grand jury, and representation of government in preliminary hearings and felony trials.
Credit Restriction: Students may not receive credit for both 947 and 905.
(DE) Prerequisite(s): 813, 920, and either 854 or 855.
Comment(s): Third-year standing required.
Registration Permission: Consent of instructor.
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