Upper level students, please note that Spring 2020 externship with the Ohio Supreme Court are posted NOW in CareerConnect. The deadline to apply is October 6. There are telecommute options for several justices, and we have C|M|LAW alums on the bench – this is a fantastic opportunity to add legal experience to your resume. Below is more information about the judicial externships – for other departments see the posting in CareerConnect. (Remember, you must have completed your pre-application and meeting in the OCSE to see externship postings.)

OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT ASSIGNMENTS FOR LEGAL EXTERNS SPRING 2020

Chief Justice and Justices
The majority of the extern’s time will be spent researching, writing, and analyzing legal issues. This may involve the preparation of draft opinions, bench memos and memos discussing discretionary appeals and complaints for writs, speeches, or individualized research projects. The extern will be assigned to a judicial attorney and will have his/her work reviewed by that attorney.
Externs will also be able to observe oral arguments on the merits of cases when the Court is in session.

Justice Sharon Kennedy, Contact: Alyssa Guthrie
Opening for Spring 2020
Number of positions available: One. Flexible, can work with student’s schedule. Students must be currently enrolled in or have completed their third semester of law school.

Justice Patrick DeWine, Contact: Lina Alkamhawi
Openings for Spring 2020
Number of positions available: Three. Flexible, can work with student’s schedule.
Typically 8-10 hours. Must have completed second year of law school.

Justice Patrick Fischer, Contact: Gerri Allen
Openings for Spring 2020
Number of positions available: One. Flexible, can work with student’s schedule. Typically 8-20 hours. Must have completed second year of law school.

Justice Melody Stewart, Contact: Arleathia Radcliffe
Opening for Spring 2020
Number of positions available: One. Flexible, can work with student’s schedule. Students must be currently enrolled in or have completed their second year of law school.

Justice Michael Donnelly, Contact: Christine Einloth
Opening for Spring 2020
Number of positions available: Three. Flexible, can work with student’s schedule. Students must be currently enrolled in or have completed their second year of law school.