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Approved Judicial Extern Clinic Site Listas of December 7, 2017
Federal Appeals Court Placements:
Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Ann Claire WilliamsU.S. Court of AppealsSeventh CircuitRoom 2602Chicago, IL
Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S.Courthouse219 S. Dearborn StreetChicago, IL 60604(312) 435-5850
Significant case and statute analysis,factual record review, and legalresearch opportunities. Hearing,trial and other proceedingobservation opportunities.
Federal District Court (trial court) Placements:
Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Vernelis K. ArmstrongU.S. Magistrate JudgeU.S. District CourtNorthern District of Ohio
Send letter & resume to MagistrateJudge Armstong at:James M. Ashley & Thomas W.L.Ashley U.S. Courthouse1716 Spielbusch Ave., Rm. 222Toledo, OH 43604419-213-5580
Observe criminal & civil trials;conduct legal research & writedecisions or memoranda based onassigned issues; when appropriate,participate in local bar associationevents & courthouse social events;establish a professional relationshipwith the courthouse family.
Hon. Harold A. BakerU.S. District CourtCentral District of IllinoisUrbana, IL
Susan Abrams338 U.S. Courthouse201 S. Vine St.Urbana, IL 61802217-373-5835
Observe one full trial from juryselection to verdict; review courtdockets/files; research, draft & editorders for judge’s review; draft anorder on a habeas corpus petition,motion to dismiss and motion forsummary judgment.
Hon. William Baughman, Jr.U.S. Magistrate JudgeU.S. DistrictNorthern District of OhioCleveland, OH
216-357-7220216-357-7224 fax
Discussion of case files, research andwriting; observation of courtroomproceedings.
Hon. David BernthalU.S. District CourtCentral District of IllinoisUrbana, IL
Send letter of interest, resume,transcript and writing sample to:201 S. Vine StreetUrbana, IL 61802
Significant research, writing andopinion drafting opportunities. Some observation opportunities.
Hon. Ruben CastilloU.S. District CourtNorthern District of IllinoisChicago, IL
Send resume, cover letter, grades (ifavailable) & writing sample to:Judge Ruben CastilloDirksen Federal Building219 S. Dearborn, Ste. 2378Chicago, IL 60604
Research and writing; courtproceedings; settlement conferences
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. John DarrahU.S. District CourtNorthern District of IllinoisChicago, IL
Mail application to:Hon. John DarrahU.S. District Court219 S. Dearborn, Room 1288Chicago, IL 60604
Draft opinions for cases before thecourt; substantial observation andresearch opportunities.
Hon. Philip FrazierMagistrate JudgeU.S. District CourtSouthern District of IllinoisBenton, IL 62812
618-439-6323 Significant hearing observation andresearch opportunities. Somewriting activities.
Hon. J. Phil GilbertU.S. District CourtSouthern District of IllinoisBenton, IL 62812
618-439-7720 Significant research and opiniondrafting opportunities. Fewobservation opportunities.
Hon. David HerndonU.S. District CourtSouthern District of IllinoisEast St. Louis, IL
Contact the Judge at:750 Missouri Ave.East St. Louis, IL 62201618-482-9077618-482-9195 (fax)[email protected]
Significant research and hearing andtrial observation opportunities. Some memo writing and opiniondrafting.
Hon. James HoldermanChief JudgeU.S. District CourtNorthern District of IllinoisChicago, IL
Ms. Margaret WinklerJudicial [email protected]
Discussion of case files, research andwriting; observation of courtroomproceedings
Hon. William Hussmann, Jr.U.S. Magistrate JudgeU.S. District Court328 Federal Building101 NW M.L. King Blvd.Evansville, IN 47708
James Smerbeck, Law Clerk Observe civil settlement conferences& hearings on discovery matters,observe criminal initial appearances& detention hearings; observeportion of civil and/or criminal trials;draft orders on social securitydisability cases & civil discoveryissues.
Hon. Joe Billy McDadeU.S. District CourtCentral District of IllinoisPeoria, IL
Send cover letter & resume to: Dist. Judge for Central Dist. of IllinoisAttn: Michelle Schneiderheinze 100 NE Monroe St.Peoria, IL 61602309-671-7821
Research and write judicial opinions;observe courtroom procedure
Hon. Joseph McKinley, Jr.U.S. District Court423 Frederica St., Room 206Western District of KentuckyOwensboro, KY
270-689-4430 Research; draft memorandumopinions; trial involvement
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Michael MihmU.S. District CourtCentral District of IllinoisPeoria, IL
309-671-7113204 Federal Building100 N.E. MonroePeoria, IL 61602
Research and draft judicial opinions;observe courtroom procedure
Hon. Sue E. MyerscoughU.S. District CourtCentral District of IllinoisSpringfield, IL 62701
217-492-4000600 East MonroeSpringfield, IL 62701
Record review; research; draftproposed dispositions, officemanagement; attend oral argumentsand court conferences
Hon. Catherine D. PerryU.S. District Judge111 S. Tenth StreetSt. Louis, MO 63102
Interested students should seeProfessor Noble-Allgire. DO NOT CONTACT JUDGE PERRYDIRECTLY.
Significant legal research, opiniondrafting and observationopportunities
Hon. R. David ProctorU.S. District JudgeBirmingham, AL
Contact Sharon Richards, Jud. Asst.205-278-19801729 5th Avenue NorthBirmingham, AL 35203
Significant legal research, opiniondrafting, and hearing observationactivities. Observation; participationin judge’s meeting with clerks.
Hon. Michael J. ReaganU.S. District CourtMelvin Price Federal Courthouse750 Missouri AvenueEast St. Louis, IL 62201
618-482-9225
Hon. Nancy J. RosenstengelU.S. District JudgeSouthern District of Illinois750 Missouri AvenueEast St. Louis, IL 62201
Send resume and cover letter [email protected]
Assist law clerks in chambers w/legalresearch & drafting orders onpending motions. Observe courthearings; observation of probation,marshals service, bankruptcy court.
Hon. James D. ToddU.S. District CourtWestern District of Tennessee111 South Highland, Rm 448Jackson, TN 38301
Contact Jackie Logue at 731-421-9222 [email protected]
Research; writing memoranda andproposed orders; observe trials andother court proceedings.
Hon. Steve WilliamsU.S. Magistrate JudgeU.S. District Court for the SouthernDist. of Illinois
750 Missouri Avenue, Ste. 276East St. Louis, IL 62201618-482-9006
Preliminary criminal matters, civildocket including civil rights litigation,settlement conferences, diversitymatters, discovery disputes, age &sex discrimination.
Hon. Staci M. YandleUnited States District Court301 West Main StreetBenton, IL 62812
Angela Rollins, Rebecca Warren andChristine Hummert
Interested students may submit theirapplication materials to Judge Yandleat [email protected]
Drafting orders and memoranda andobserving court.
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Richard L. YoungChief JudgeU.S. District CourtSouthern District of Indiana 310 U.S. Courthouse Evansville, IN 47708
Email Kathryn Sullivan atkathryn_sullivan@insd. uscourts.govand Debra Settle [email protected]. gov. Attach cover letter, resume andwriting sample
Research & writing opinions;observing jury trial & oral arguments;meet with Deputy US Marshals, Probation Officers & Secret ServiceAgent, tour federal prison
Hon. James B. ZagelU.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
Send resume, law school transcript,cover letter to the Judge’s chambers: The Hon. James B. ZagelU.S. District Court for the NorthernDistrict of Illinois219 South Dearborn StreetRoom 2588Chicago, IL 60604
Draft opinions disposing of at leastone motion to dismiss & one motionfor summary judgment. Additionaldraft opinions will be assigned astime allows. Observe courtproceedings, including status calls,motion hearings, sentencings,settlement conferences and trials.
State Supreme Court Placements:
Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Lloyd KarmeierSupreme Court of IllinoisNashville, IL
Send resumes to Steve Miller at:P.O. Box 266Nashville, IL 62263
Only 3Ls should apply; superiorgrades and excellent writing abilityrequired. Externs must furnish theirown computers and Lexis or Westlawaccount.
Review petitions for leave to appeal,legal research, drafting proposedopinions, assist with officeadministration. Few observationopportunities.
Hon. Thomas KilbrideSupreme Court of Illinois Rock Island, IL
Contact Adam Vaught, Admin. Asst.& Law Clerk309-794-3608
Significant research and writing. Fewobservation opportunities.
Hon. Gary R. WadeChief JusticeTennessee Supreme CourtP.O. Box 444Knoxville, TN 37901
Brennan Wingerter(865) 594-5300William Gill
Email Melissa VanKirk [email protected]
Compile records; prepare summariesof applications for permission toappeal; draft bench briefs andresearch memos; observe courtproceeding and attend staffmeetings.
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Illinois State Appellate Court Placements:
Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Judy CatesIllinois Appellate, Court, Fifth District131 Lincoln PlaceCourt Suite 408Belleville, IL 62221
Hon. Thomas M. Harris, Jr.Fourth District Appellate Court201 W. Monroe St.Springfield, IL 62704
217-732-3193
Hon. William E. HoldridgeThird DistrictPeoria, IL
Send resume to:207 Main Street, Suite 600Peoria, IL 61602309-671-3190
Significant legal research and opiniondrafting opportunities. Limitedobservation.
Hon. Mary K. O’BrienThird District Appellate CourtCoal City, IL
Contact Justice O’Brien at 815-634-0041
Research case law; draft orders andopinions; attend oral arguments
Justice M. Carol PopeFourth District Appellate Ct.105 East DouglasPetersburg, IL 62675
Cover letter & resume to:Justice M. Carol PopeFourth District Appellate Ct.105 East DouglasPetersburg, IL 62675
Work on research & databaseprojects, attend oral arguments, andgain introductory knowledge ofappellate process/practice. Prepareproposed dispositions with lawclerks.
Hon. Daniel L. SchmidtThird District Appellate CourtPeoria, IL
Cover letter and resume to:Justice Daniel L. SchmidtIL Appellate Court, Third District401 SW Water St., Ste. 309Peoria, IL 61602(Indicate that application is for“Judicial Extern”)
Research; write orders/opinions;attend oral argument
Hon. Bruce StewartFifth District Appellate Court
Newell Building201 East Main St, Suite 3CCarbondale, IL 62901
Significant legal research, memowriting, and opinion draftingopportunities. Limited observationopportunities.
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Other State Appellate Court Placements:
Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Jeffrey W. BatesMissouri Court of AppealsSouthern DistrictSpringfield, MO
Judge BatesMissouri Ct of Appeals, Southern Dist300 Hammons Parkway, Suite 300Springfield, MO 65806or phone:417-895-6824
Review assigned cases; review andcheck facts and law associated withcases; prepare memoranda forjudge’s review; discuss cases withjudge
Hon. Christopher Shea NickellKentucky Court of AppealsFirst DistrictPaducah, KY
Kentucky Court of Appeals3235 Olivet Church Road, Suite FPaducah, KY 42001Phone: 270-575-7030
Significant research and opiniondrafting opportunities. Someobservation opportunities.
Hon. Ken RominesMissouri Court of AppealsEastern DistrictSt. Louis, MO
Call 314-539-4390 for an interview;send resume to: One Post Office Square, Room 304815 Olive, St. Louis, MO 63101
Research, draft memos, etc.
Hon. Jeff S. TaylorKentucky Court of Appeals
401 Frederica Street. Suite A-102Owensboro, KY 42301270-687-7116
Significant research and opiniondrafting opportunities. Someobservation opportunities.
Hon. Lisa S. VanAmburgMissouri Court of AppealsEastern District of Missouri815 Olive St., Room 304St. Louis, MO 63101
General topic research; legalresearch on cases cited by parties &sought by court; drafting of opinions.
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Illinois State Trial Court Placements:
Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Judges of the 18 Judicial Circuitth
Dupage CountyWheaton, IL 60187
Contact staff attorney Dan Porter at630-407-8943.
Meet, work under, and learn from40+ judges in the Criminal, DomesticRelations, Law, and ChanceryDivisions. Will have the opportunityto conduct an oral argument beforeone of the judges and receivefeedback on how to effectively arguein court.
Hon. Claudia AndersonPresiding JudgeFifth Judicial CircuitVermilion CountyDanville, IL
Call 217-554-7830 or email:[email protected]
Research, court hearings, meetings
Hon. Paul P. BiebelCircuit Court of Cook County
2600 S. California Ave., Rm. 101Chicago, IL 60608773-674-2697 or 773-673-3160
Opinion writing, research andobservation.
Hon. Arnold BlockmanCircuit JudgeChampaign CountyUrbana, IL
Judge Blockman at 217-384-3797 Research family law issues;significant opportunities to observehearings, settlement conferences,and participate in judge’s meetingswith clerks.
Hon. Mark BoiePresiding JudgeUnion County Circuit CourtJonesboro, IL
618-833-8114 or write:Circuit Judge Mark Boie311 W. Market St.Jonesboro, IL 62952
Significant research and observationopportunities. Some memo writing.
Hon. Robert C. BollingerAssociate JudgeMacon County Courts Facility253 E. Wood StreetDecatur, IL 62523
Hon. Judith M. BrawkaKane County Courthouse100 South Third StreetGeneva, IL 60134
Deputy Court Administrator:Andrea O’Brien630-208-5145
Hon. Scott Butler102 S. Congress St.Rushville, IL 62861
217-322-4633
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. James Campanella20 Judicial Circuit, Perry Countyth
P.O. Box 438Pinckneyville, IL 62274
Writing court orders; retrieving files,observation, liaison to jail forbringing prisoners over, assisting insetting doc, research.
Hon. Peter C. CavanaghSangamon CountySeventh Judicial Circuit732 County Bldg. Complex200 S. 9 St.th
Springfield, IL 62701
Phone the judge at 217-753-6390 Research, review prisoner pleadingsto determine nature of relief sought,observe trial and hearingproceedings.
Hon. Mark ClarkeChief Judge, First Judicial CircuitAlexander County Judge Office2000 Washington Ave.Cairo, IL 62914-1717
618-734-0509 Legal research; draft legalmemoranda; interaction with circuitclerk’s office.
Hon. Mary Ellen CoghlanPresiding Judge, Probate DivisionCircuit Court of Cook County50 West Washington St, Suite 1803Richard J. Daley CenterChicago, IL 60602
312-603-7545
Hon. Kathryn CreswellChief Judge18 Judicial Circuit Court - DuPage Cntyth
505 N. County Farm RoadWheaton, IL 60187
Email cover letter and resume toRobin Partin [email protected]. Thisinternship is best suited for studentsin the summer between their 1L and2L years.
Observe work and speak withnumerous judges in felony,misdemeanor, domestic relations,chancery and law divisions. Prepareand present a motion argument infront of the judges.
Hon. Barbara CrowderCircuit JudgeMadison CountyEdwardsville, IL
Mail resume to Judge Crowder at:155 N. MainEdwardsville, IL
Significant research, memo writingand observation opportunities.
Hon. Kimberly DahlenJackson County Circuit Court1001 Walnut St.Murphysboro, IL 62966
Significant research and memowriting opportunities. Someobservation opportunities.
Hon. Kenneth R. DeihlCircuit JudgeSeventh Judicial CircuitMacoupin CountyCarlinville, IL
Contact Judge Deihl by calling 217-854-3181, ext. 265 or mailresume and cover letter to:P.O. Box 673Carlinville, IL 62626* Would like to have an extern everysummer
Significant observation, research andwriting opportunities
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Rebecca Simmons FoleyCircuit Judge104 W. Front StreetBloomington, IL 61701
Contact William Scanlon, Trial CourtAdministrator of the eleventhJudicial Circuit at the address listedat the [email protected]
Research legal issues, draft ordersrelated to administrative reviewproceedings and civil motions; datacollection, review and analysis ofmental health commitment cases;courtroom observation w/ follow-updiscussion.
Hon. Jeffrey FordSixth Judicial CircuitChampaign CountyUrbana, IL
email [email protected];include cover letter and resume
Research; memorandum writing;court observation
Hon. Robert W. FreeseHendricks County Superior CourtOne Courthouse Square, #106Danville, IL 46122
317-745-9209
Hon. James R. GlennPresiding JudgeColes County Courthouse651 Jackson Avenue, 2 Floornd
Charleston, IL 61920
Send a letter to the judge at addresslisted.
Observation, legal research,assistance with Coles County DrugCourt, assistance with law library.
Hon. Laura GrandyU.S. Bankruptcy CourtMelvin Price Federal Courthouse750 Missouri AvenueEast St. Louis, IL 62201
618-482-9412Law clerk: Joan Binetsch
Hon. Bob Hardwick, Jr.Eighth Judicial CircuitCass CountyVirginia, IL
Contact Judge Hardwick at 217-452-3841 or Judge Butler at 217-322-4303
Significant observationopportunities. Some legal researchand writing.
Hon. Jonathan E. HawleyU.S. Magistrate JudgeCentral District of Illinois211 US Courthouse100 NE Monroe StreetPeoria, IL 61602
Email Judge Hawley [email protected]
Observe court proceedings andsettlement conferences; draft benchmemos; draft pre-trial orders;research legal issues.
Hon. Lee Ann HillAssociate Circuit Judge11 Judicial Circuitth
104 W. Front Street, Suite 323Bloomington, IL 61702309-888-5257
Forward resumes and cover lettersto address at left.
Observe of dissolution & DUI court. Research, document drafting for prose litigants at the judges’s direction. Updating forms & briefing issues atthe supervising judge’s request.
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. David A. Hylla, Circuit JudgeThird Judicial CircuitMadison CountyEdwardsville, IL
618-296-4895
Email Judge Hylla [email protected] or mail to155 N. Main St.Edwardsville, IL 62025
Other judges may need externs.
Research, writing memos, observingmotion hearings and jury trials oncivil cases.
Hon. Lionel Jean-BaptisteCircuit Court of Cook CountyRichard J. Daley Center50 W. Washington St., 1901 BChicago, IL 60602
312-603-3037
Contact Nairee HagopianDivision AdministratorDirect line 312-603-3037Domestic Relations Division
Legal research, draft orders andforms, assist with pro se litigants.
Hon. Thomas Kelly KaneDistrict Court JudgeFourth Judicial District
Posted in early January every yearfor summer externship.
[email protected]://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/District/Index.cfm?District_ID=4
Legal research & writing, courtroomobservations; tour of theDepartment of Corrections.
Hon. Kim L. KelleyAssociate Judge10 Judicial Circuitth
Chief Judge Stephen Kouri will share.
Contact Judge Kelley at 324 Main St., Room 123Peoria, IL 61602
Conduct legal research & writememorandum of authority for anumber of 13 judges in Peoria Cty. Observe court in all 13 courtrooms;confer with sitting judge afterobserving. Spend at least one day inU.S. District Court.
Hon. Patrick W. KelleyCircuit JudgeSeventh Judicial CircuitSpringfield, IL
Contact Court AdministratorBarb Mabie200 S. 9th
Springfield, IL 62701
Research; writing; draft orders;organize complex case files; observetrials and hearings.
Hon. James KinzerAssociate Judge21 Judicial Circuitst
Watseka, IL
Contact Judge Kinzer at:Iroquois County Courthouse550 S. 10 St.th
Watseka, IL 60970
Research and drafting; scheduling;observe bench and jury trials.
Hon. Todd LambertCircuit JudgeSaline County Courthouse10 E. Poplar St.Harrisburg, IL 62946
618-253-8741 Significant observationopportunities. Few writing andresearch opportunities.
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Joseph M. LebermanResident Circuit Judge310 East Main St.P.O. Box 490Golconda, IL 62938
Contact Stacey King, Pope CountyJudge’s office, at 618-683-4071
Research, attend court proceedings,observe coordination of dockets andscheduling.
Hon. Alfred Levinson2121 Euclid, Rm. 106Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
847-818-2286
Hon. Patricia M. LogueAssociate JudgeCircuit Court of Cook County
50 West Washington St.Chicago, IL 60602312-603-5545
Legal research and writing, clericalduties, courtroom observation.
Hon. Kevin W. LyonsTenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois324 Main Street, Room 215Peoria County CourthousePeoria, IL 61602-1363
Rena K. Parker, court administrator
Hon. Andy MatoesianCircuit JudgeThird Judicial CircuitEdwardsville, IL
Call 618-692-7040, ext 4888or write: Hon. Andy MatoesianMadison County CourthouseEdwardsville, IL 62025or email:[email protected]
Research; watch court proceedings,motions, etc.
Hon. Richard D. McCoyCircuit CourtPeoria CountyPeoria, IL
Contact Stefanie Dwyer at 309-677-6236
Peoria County Courthouse324 Main St., Room 215Peoria, IL 61602-1363
Significant research, writing andobservation opportunities.
Hon. Stephen McGlynnCircuit Judge, 20 Judicial Circuitth
Contact Judge McGlynn [email protected], ext. 2534
Research, brief & discuss probatematters, insurance coveragedisputes, real property disputes,guardianships and TROs/injunctions. Will sit in on felony criminal & majorcivil jury trials.
Hon. Clare McWilliamsCircuit Court of Cook County50 W. Washington, Suite 2104Richard J. Daley CenterChicago, IL 60602
Contact externship coordinator forlaw division:Jennifer Scito50 Washington, Suite 2005Richard J. Daley CenterChicago, IL 60602
Researching legal issues; observingtrials & motion calls; possiblydrafting bench memorandum.
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Joshua A. MeyerAssociate Judge 7 Circuitth
Macoupin Co. Courthouse201 East Main St.Carlinville, IL 62626
Send written letter & resume to: Hon. Joshua A MeyerMacoupin Co. Courthouse201 East Main St.Carlinville, IL 62626217-854-3211, ext. 262
Observe traffic, criminal, D.U.I,family law, small claims, & litigationcases. Write memos & discussresearch issues with the judge.
Hon. James R. Moore8341 Express Dr., Suite AMarion, IL 62959
Send resume, cover letter, writingsample and letter orrecommendation to the judge ataddress listed.
Review briefs, draft disposition ofappeal, observe oral arguments,review record on appeal, conductlegal research, participate in in-chambers conferences.
Hon. William A. MudgeMadison County Courthouse155 N. Main, Ste. 304Edwardsville, IL 62025
Contact Judge Mudge at (618) 296-4417 or [email protected]
Legal research & writing; observingcivil jury trials, bench trials &motion& discovery practice in major civil “atLaw” cases to which I am assigned.
Hon. Steven H. NardulliSeventh CircuitSangamon CountySpringfield, IL
Contact Judge Nardulli at:Sangamon County ComplexRoom 730200 S. 9 Streetth
Springfield, IL 62701217-753-6732
Significant hearing and trialobservation opportunities in familylaw and juvenile court. Someopinion drafting and otherproceeding observations.
Hon. Jessica A. O’BrienCircuit Judge, Municipal DeptDistrict, 1, Non-Jury CivilDaley Center50 W. Washington, Rm. 1110Chicago, IL 60602
Hon. David K. OverstreetCircuit JudgeSecond Judicial Circuit6 Warwick LaneMt. Vernon, IL 62864
Contact Judge Overstreet by email [email protected]
618-231-1613
Observe civil & criminal court. Research legal issues, prepare legalmemos as needed by the judges ofthe 2 Judicial Circuit.nd
Hon. Phillip PalmerPresiding JudgeWilliamson CountyCircuit CourtMarion, IL 62959
618-997-1301 Significant hearing observationopportunities. Some research andconference observationopportunities. Few writingopportunities.
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Michael J. PowersWill County Circuit Court
Will County Courthouse14 W. Jefferson St.Joliet, IL [email protected]
Contact Anne Swanson,[email protected],815-740-8072
Monitor incoming legal briefs, legalresearch, draft memos to Judgeregarding results of legal research.
Hon. Charles ReynardCircuit CourtMcLean CountyBloomington, IL
Email Judge Reynard at:[email protected] arrange an interview.
Research and memo writing and adhoc data gathering and analysis;observe proceedings in civil andcriminal cases.
Hon. James L. RobertsMontgomery Cnty Resident Circuit Judge
Courthouse, 120 North Main StreetHillsboro, IL 62049
Initially contact Judge Roberts bywritten inquiry with appropriatecontact information for responsivefollow-up communication.
Daily criminal /civil courtroomobservation, research & brief issuesof law; participate in specialty courtsstaffings and court hearings.
Hon. Jean Prendergast RooneyCircuit JudgeDaley Center50 W. Washington St., Rm. 2803Chicago, IL 60602
312-603-3893
Hon. Dennis R. RuthThird Judicial CircuitMadison County155 N. Main StreetEdwardsville, IL 62025
Hon. Estaban F. SanchezSeventh CircuitSangamon CountySpringfield, IL
Contact Judge Sanchez at:Sangamon County ComplexRoom 718 200 S. 9 Streetth
Springfield, IL 62701217-453-6736
Significant hearing and trialobservation opportunities in familylaw and juvenile court. Someopinion drafting and otherproceeding observations.
Hon. Christy W. SolversonJackson County Circuit Court1001 Walnut St.Murphysboro, IL 62966
Significant research and memowriting opportunities. Someobservation opportunities.
Hon. Ronald D. SpearsCircuit JudgeFourth Judicial CircuitTaylorville, IL
101 S. MainRoom 316Taylorville, IL 62568217-824-4810
Significant hearing observationopportunities. Some legal researchand writing opportunities.
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Dean SweetThird Judicial CircuitMadison County Courthouse155 North Main StreetEdwardsville, IL 62025-1955
Hon. Thomas TedeschiP.O. Box 485Benton, IL 62812-0485
618-438-6003
Hon. William ThurstonCircuit JudgePulaski County Courthouse500 Illinois AvenueMound City, IL 62963
Call Pulaski County judges’ office. 618-748-9100
Legal research; draft legalmemoranda; interaction with circuitclerk’s office.
Hon. C. Robert Tobin IIICircuit Judge601 N. Main StreetBelvidere, IL 61008
Hon. Alan D. TuckerMason County Courthouse100 North Plum St.Havana, IL 62644
Hon. Patricia A. WaltonAssociate Judge#1 Courthouse SquareMcDonough County CourthouseMacomb, IL 61455
Call Chief Judge’s office:309-837-9278
P 309-837-4891, F [email protected]
Juvenile & criminal courtobservation, petition & chargedrafting. Coding for the AOIC DataCollection Project. Participation inthe McDonough County CourtImprovement Team.
Hon. Scott WaldenPresiding JudgeAdams County
Contact Judge Walden:521 VermontQuincy, IL [email protected]
Perform research for judges on avariety of areas of the law; writememoranda of law; attend courthearings.
Hon. A.G. WebberCircuit JudgeMacon County Courts Facility253 E. Wood StreetDecatur, IL 62523
Hon. Jo Beth WeberSecond Judicial CircuitJefferson County CourthouseP.O. Box 1266Mount Vernon, IL 62864
618-244-8005
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Lisa Wilson324 Main St.Peoria, IL 61602
309-672-6905
Hon. Diane E. Winter19 Judicial Circuitth
Find instructions for applying withthe 19 Circuit at:th
http://19thcc.lakeco.org/services/Documents/Intern-StaffAttorney_122013/pdf.
Routine communications to:Norman R. Werth, Staff Atty18 N. County St.Waukegan, IL 60085847-377-3811
Conduct research & draft memosaddressing issues raised in a motionpending in the court. Preparememorandum orders or researchapplicable law.
Hon. Staci M. YandleUnited States District Court301 West Main StreetBenton, IL 62812
Angela Rollins, Rebecca Warren andChristine Hummert
Interested students may submit theirapplication materials to Judge Yandleat [email protected]
Drafting orders and memoranda andobserving court.
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Other State Trial Court and Administrative Law Placements:
Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Chief Judge Ann AckenU.S. District Court of Oregon
Contact judicial assistant Kelli King [email protected] or(541) 431-4140
Read briefs, legal research, draftopinions, conference with staffattorneys & judge; observe courtproceedings.
Hon. Gregory AlarconStanley Mosk Courthouse, Dept. 36111 North Hill StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012
Ty Tasker - Research attorney
Contact Dept. 36 at (213) 633-0156
Observe trials, case reviews, work onmotions, default judgement andother legal education programs.
Hon. Ruth AstleAdministrative Law Judge1515 Clay Street, Suite 206Oakland, CA 94612
David Benjamin, A.L.J.
510-622-2729
Legal research, observing hearings,writing memos.
Hon. John Atkins100 Justice WayHopkinsville, KY 42240
270-889-6536
Hon. Stephanie Pearce BurkeJefferson County District Court600 West Jefferson St.Louisville, KY 40202
Observation/preparation/researchfor trial in civil/criminal/probatematters; writing assignments forjudges in 17 divisions of districtcourt.
Hon. Marcia Caballero155 NW 3 Street Suite 130-360rd
Miami, FL 33128
305-679-1750
Hon. Robin ChittumFourth Judicial District270 S. Tejon S406Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Posting for the position on ColoradoJudicial Branch webpage. Studentsshould follow the process listed inthe posting.719-452-5276
Observe trials & hearings, including1st appearances, preliminaryhearings, motions. Meet withattorneys, review briefs, research. Prepare memos on assigned topicsfor review by the judge.
Hon. Thomas C. Clark, IIAssociate Circuit Court Judge22 Judicial Circuit of Missourind
10 North Tucker Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63101
314-622-4619
Observing civil bench & jury trials;assisting with the preparation ofjudgments and orders; reviewingdocuments; research; observation.
Judge Craig ClymerMcCracken Circuit CourtDivision No. II301 S. Sixth StreetPaducah, KY 42003
270-575-7400 Significant research, writing andobservation opportunities.
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. James D. CoilBlack Hawk County Courthouse316 East 5 Streetth
Waterloo, IA 50702
Commissioner Patrick J. Connaghan22 Judicial Circuitnd
Probate Division10 N. TuckerSt. Louis, MO 63101314-622-4140
Contact Comm. Connaghan ataddress at left.
Reviewing pleadings, interviewingindividuals filing papers with thecourt, assisting in the fileroom,proofing judgments, attendinghearings.
Hon. Abbie Crites-LeoniRush Hudson Limbaugh Sr. U.S. Courthouse
555 Independence Street Cape Girardeau, MO 63703543-331-8870
Hon. David A. DolanCircuit Court Judge, 33rd Judicial District
131 S. Winchester St.PO Box 256Benton, MO 63736573-545-3141
Dunklin County Justice CenterCourthouse #301Kennett, MO 63857
Hon. Sandra Farragut-HemphillSt. Louis County Circuit Court7900 Carondelet Ave., Division 42Clayton, MO 63105
Contact Valerie Robinson at 314-615-1542.
Observation of court proceedings,hearings, trials and special familycourt projects.
Hon. Mark J. Fishburn408 2 Avenue North, Suite 5130nd
Nashville, TN 37013
615-880-3419
Hon. Brandon K. FisherJuvenile Ct. of Anderson County, TN101 S. Main St.Clinton, TN 37716865-457-6224
Contact via email [email protected]
Court proceedings; preparing writtencommunication to litigants andattorneys; research juvenile lawissues and assist judge in preparingopinions and adjudicatory orders;assist custody specialist &probation/intake officers as needed.
Hon. Dennis FoustCommonwealth of Kentucky42 Judicial Circuitnd
80 Judicial Drive, Unit 215Benton, KY 42025
502-527-1480 Research and write in areas ofcriminal and civil cases; court- roomobservations.
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Michael E. Gardner32 Judicial Circuit Presiding Judgend
77 North Lorimer StreetCape Girardeau, MO 63701
573-335-2802
Hon. Brandon O. Gibson6 Highway BypassP.O. Box 909 (38302-0909)Jackson, TN 38031
731-423-5836
Hon. Deanna Wise HenschelMcCracken County Courthouse301 S. Sixth St.Paducah, KY 42003
270-575-7133
Hon. David M. HooperMagistrate Judge, Criminal DivisionMarion Superior Court200 E. Washington St., Suite T-1221Indianapolis, IN 46204
Email Judge Tim Oakes:[email protected]
Research, draft memos, watch juries,attend meetings, collaborate withjudges, etc.
Hon. John J. JacksonAssociate Circuit JudgeHannibal, MO
Contact by mail or phone:Hon. John J. Jackson906 BroadwayHannibal, MO 63401573-221-0288
Significant observationopportunities. Few research orwriting opportunities.
Johnson County Circuit Court17 Judicial Circuitth
Warrensburg, MO
660-747-7423 General judicial duties of a trialcourt.
Hon. Susan JohnsonDistrict Court JudgeDept XXII of the Eighth Judicial Circuit
Contact Steve GriersonCourt AdministratorRegional Justice Center200 Lewis AvenueLas Vegas, NV 89101702-671-0547
Brief case points and authorities inpreparation for hearing; attendproceedings of various courts,including courts of limitedjurisdiction, general jurisdiction,family court and Nevada SupremeCourt; tour the Regional JusticeCenter, including inmatetransportation areas, evidence vault,and other areas.
Hon. Debra JonesCircuit Judge25 W. 11 St.th
Anniston, AL 36201
256-231-1822
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Tim KaltenbachChief Circuit Judge McCracken Co. Courthouse 301South 6 St.th
Paducah, KY 42003
Contact Susan Floyd at
270-575-7292
Research & preliminary drafting of
memoranda, orders, and opinions.
Watch & summarize facts addressed
at trials & hearings. Review case files
and pleadings. Observe trials,
hearings, and motion hours.
Hon. Thomas Kelly
Fourth Judicial District
270 S. Tejon S406
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Posting for the position on Colorado
Judicial Branch webpage. Students
should follow the process listed in
the posting.
719-452-5276
Observe trials & hearings, including
1st appearances, preliminary
hearings, motions. Meet with
attorneys, review briefs, research.
Prepare memos on assigned topics
for review by the judge.
Judge Jack A. Landis
South Carolina Family Court
Ninth Judicial Circuit
P.O. Box 1707
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
843-719-4477
Significant observation
opportunities. Some writing and
research opportunities.
Hon. Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr.
U.S. District Court
Rush Hudson Limbaugh, Sr. Courthouse
555 Independence St., Suite 4000
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Sandy Eastman, Judicial Assistant
573-331-8873
Hon. Scott A. LipkeAssoc. Circuit Judge, Div. IVCommon Pleas Courthouse44 N. LorimierCape Girardeau, MO 63701
573-334-6249573-331-2376 (fax)[email protected]
Trial observation; sitting in onconferences with attorneys; research& writing in the areas of juvenile,probate, small claims, adult abuse &child protection orders, childsupport, paternity, adult criminal,juvenile, & family drug courts,associate civil cases & domestic.
Hon. Mark E. Luoma93 District Judgerd
P.O. Box 186Munising, MI 49862
Email:[email protected]: 906-387-3879Mail: P.O. Box 186 Munising, MI 49862
Attend all criminal misdemeanor andfelony proceedings, all civilproceedings. Research legal matters& assist judges in preparation for allproceedings & trials. Student isexpected to learn criminal & civilprocedure and practice.
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Timothy W. OakesMarion County Superior CourtCivil Division, Room 13T-1442, 200 East Washington St.Indianapolis, IN 46204
Judge Heather [email protected]
Contact either Judge Oakes or JudgeWelch by email.
Sit in on hearings, pre-trialconferences, bench k& jury trials;research/write memoranda onsummary judgments, motions todismiss, and other issues; meetingswith local bar association; meetingswith the Appellate or Supreme Courtjudges, police ride-alongs,Governor’s office counsel andfederal judges/law clerks.
Hon. Steven R. OhmerCircuit Judge22 Judicial Circuit St. Louis Citynd
10 N. Tucker Blvd - Div. 13St. Louis, MO 63101
Contact the judge by phone:314-622-5606.
Observing criminal and civil trials,drafting court orders.
Hon. Steven J. OethDistrict Court JudgeBoone County CourthouseBoone, IA 50036
Hon. Michael M. PritchettCircuit JudgeButler County Courthouse
Phone, fax or email:100 N. Main St.Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
office: 573-686-8080fax: [email protected], Karen Clarkson
Assist in research re civil actionsincluding motions for summaryjudgment; assist in research recriminal matters including motions inlimine, motions to suppress; assist inexamination of jury instructions toconfirm compliance with M.A.I.
Hon. H. Mark PreyerAssociate Circuit JudgeDivision III, Juvenile Division/ProbateDiv.P.O. Box 466Kennett, MO 63857
Judge James Redd, III56 Judicial Districtth
105 West Court SquarePrinceton, KY
Contact the supervising judge270-365-6656
Research; attendance at regular ruledays; jury trials; bench trials; any andall court activities.
Hon. Jason A. RossellKenosha County Circuit Court912 56 Streetth
Kenosha, WI 53140
262-653-2664 Court observation, research on civil,family, juvenile, & criminal lawtopics. Decision & bench memowriting. Observation of treatmentcourts & administrative meetings.
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Michael Ian RothschildCircuit Court Judge201 SE 6 Street, Rm 4880th
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Call 954-831-7888 or [email protected]@17th.flcourts.org
Reviewing county to circuit appealand drafting appellate opinions,preparing orders on pre-trialmotions, observing felony trials,interacting with prosecuting anddefense attorneys.
Hon. Migna Sanchez-Llorens73 West Flagler St.Miami, FL 33130
305-349-7122
Hon. Cynthia SandersonFamily Court JudgeMcCracken CountyPaducah, KY
Contact Nita Pursley270-575-7133
Significant observationopportunities. Limited research andwriting opportunities.
Hon. Joe Z. SatterfieldAssociate Circuit Judge
Contact the judge at:P.O. Box 30Bloomfield, MO 63825573-568-4671, ext. [email protected]
Attend & observe court proceedings(criminal, civil & juvenile). Reviewcourt files and prepare summariesfor the court. Legal research.
Hon. Barry S. SchermerChief Judge, Bankruptcy CourtThomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse111 S. 10 Street, 4 Floorth th
St. Louis, MO 63102
314-244-4530
Hon. Tatjana V. SchwendingerChief Administrative JudgeU.S. Equal Employment OpportunityCommission, St. Louis Dist. OfficeRobert A. Young Bldg., Room 8 1001222 Spruce StreetSt. Louis, MO 63103
Contact Judge Schwendinger at:314-539-7942 or address listed.
Other admin. judges supervising:Hon. Amy L. WeinhausHon. Andrea M. NiehoffHon. Kendra R. Howard
Observe hearings, pre-hearings,mediations, settlement conferences;draft summary judgment decisions.
Hon. Theresa M. Slade4000 Judicial Way, Division 5Castle Rock, CO 80109(720) [email protected]
Leeah Lechuga, law [email protected]
Teri Brines initially screens newapplicants. She can be reached [email protected]. Students may contact law clerks forindividual divisions.
Review, research & draft orders todismiss, orders for summaryjudgement, and other orders asassigned. Will have the opportunityto observe hearings & trialspertaining to civil, criminal, juvenile,domestic and probate.
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Craig SmithPresiding Judge192 District Courtnd
600 Commerce St., Room 740Dallas, TX 75202214-653-7709
Submit resume to the Court via emailto [email protected] andfollow up with a phone call toconfirm receipt and schedule aninterview.
Observe the motions docket, juryand non-jury trials. Review motionsand prepare briefs for the Court. Review Orders submitted to theCourt for signature.
Hon. Jorge Solis1100 Commerce StreetRoom 1654Dallas, TX 75242-1003
214-753-2342fax: 214-753-2352
Hon. Michael J. SpearAraphoe County Justice Ctr.Division 4077305 S. Potomac St.Centennial, CO 80112
Email [email protected]
Civil & criminal writing assignments. Watch court proceedings, includingpretrial, trial, and post-trial. Watchboth district & county courtproceedings.
Hon. Christine SproatNinth Judicial District10 Market StreetPoughkeepsie, NY 12601
Barbara SeelbackJude Martini845-431-1749
Judge Timothy StarkGraves County Circuit Court100 East BroadwayMayfield, KY 42066
270-247-8726 Legal research; review pleadings;draft orders; observe courtproceedings.
Hon. Mark D. StonerMarion Superior CourtCriminal Division, Room 6Indianapolis, IN
W306 City County Building200 E. Washington StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204
Contact Judge Stoner @[email protected] or 317-327-5466 with appropriate resume, coverletter & writing sample if available.
Processing routine pleadings in amajor felony criminal court; servingas a call bailiff in court; observingjury trials, including direct contactwith the jury as a bailiff; conductingresearch on legal and/or policy issuesas requested.
Hon. Edward SweeneyCircuit Judge, 22 Circuitnd
10 North Tucker Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63101
Send email to judge at:[email protected]
Legal research and writing;observation of civil and criminal trialsand other court proceedings.
Hon. David Lee Vincent, IIICircuit JudgeClayton, MO
Contact Mrs. Colleen Blake (314) [email protected]
Significant observationopportunities. Some legal researchopportunities. Few writing activities.
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Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences
Hon. Carolyn WhittingtonDiv. 9 Circuit Court of St. Louis Cty.
Courts Building, 5 Floorth
7900 CarondeletClayton, MO 63105314-615-1507
Observe civil, criminal & probatetrials, family court proceedings &probate court motion dockets;research & “shadow” writingassignments.
Chancellor WilsonRutherford County Judicial Building20 Public Square NorthMurfreesboro, TN 37130
[email protected] Legal research, observing courtroominteractions, helping with juryinstructions.
Hon. C. René Williams Webster County CourthouseP.O. Box 126Dixon, KY 42409
Significant observationopportunities. Few writing orresearch activities.
Chief Judge Kelli WolkCobb County Probate Court32 Waddell StreetMarietta, GA 30060
Contact Theresa Davis, Staff [email protected]
Observe court proceedings related toprobate, guardianships andconservatorships; assist with writing orders, review of cases and courtprocedure; assist with the transitionto an online documentation system.
Commissioner Victoria WoodNapa Superior Court825 Brown St.Napa, CA 94559
Only one supervisor, but extern willhave the opportunity to interact withall 8 judicial officers & 2 researchattorneys.Contact Comm. Wood at:[email protected]
Draft research memos on family law& juvenile calendars. Practiceresearch & draft tentative rulings oncivil law & motion; observation ofjudicial calendar preparation &hearings.
Brandon ZanottiIllinois Workers CompensationComm’nP.O. Box 2647Carbondale, IL 62902-2647
312-459-4970
brandon/[email protected]
Hon. Donald R. ZuidmulderCircuit Court Judge, Branch I100 S. Jefferson St.Green Bay, WI 54301
Prepare legal memos,correspondence and decisions;attend court hearings, bench trials &jury trials.
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