1. Advanced Writing Clerkship – Summer 2010 Three (3) to possibly six (6) credit clerkship in Maricopa County Superior Court Civil Division (180 to possibly 360 hours.) Three (3) to possibly six (6) credit clerkship in Maricopa County Superior Court Civil Division (180 to possibly 360 hours.) Open to four (4) third year (3L) students. Open to four (4) third year (3L) students. Most work done offsite (not at the courthouse.) Most work done offsite (not at the courthouse.)

2. Experiences: Meetings with assigned Judges. Meetings with assigned Judges. Review dispositive motions and/or complex substantive motions. Review dispositive motions and/or complex substantive motions. Brief facts/issues as directed. Brief facts/issues as directed. Attend oral arguments. Attend oral arguments. Write assignments and revise with judicial supervision. Write assignments and revise with judicial supervision. Meet with Judge Myers for projects and assistance. Meet with Judge Myers for projects and assistance.

3. Academic Component Students will meet with Externship Director at least three times as a group at an agreed upon time. Students will meet with Externship Director at least three times as a group at an agreed upon time.

4. How to apply? Provide four items on Symplicity: Provide four items on Symplicity: 1. Cover letter addressed to: 1. Cover letter addressed to: Honorable J. Richard Gama Honorable J. Richard Gama Maricopa County Superior Court Old Court House 125 W. Washington Phoenix, Arizona 85003-2243

5. Applications – cont. 2. Resume 2. Resume 3. Unofficial transcript 3. Unofficial transcript 4. Writing sample (five or so pages no smaller that 10 pt. double spaced.) 4. Writing sample (five or so pages no smaller that 10 pt. double spaced.) Upload documents on Symplicity under “Advanced Writing Clerkship – Summer 2010” Upload documents on Symplicity under “Advanced Writing Clerkship – Summer 2010” DEADLINE: Friday January 15, 2010 by 5pm. DEADLINE: Friday January 15, 2010 by 5pm.

6. Selection Process Applications will be initially screened, then Civil Judges will review and/or interview qualified students. Applications will be initially screened, then Civil Judges will review and/or interview qualified students. Students will be notified of clerkship selection by January 27, 2010. Students will be notified of clerkship selection by January 27, 2010.

7. Registration Register for three (3) to possibly (6) credits for summer 2010 under “Judicial Externship.” Register for three (3) to possibly (6) credits for summer 2010 under “Judicial Externship.” Students may not register for another externship or clinic during the same semester. Students may not register for another externship or clinic during the same semester. Turn in timesheets to Carolyn Landry every two weeks. Turn in timesheets to Carolyn Landry every two weeks.

8. Questions? For more information, or questions, contact: For more information, or questions, contact: Jennifer Barnes, Director, Externship Program at jennifer.barnes@asu.edu or call 480-727-7331. jennifer.barnes@asu.edu