Clinical Internship Seminar: Environmental Prosecution

This is a year-long Clinical Internship Seminar. In the fall students will attend a 2 hour seminar. In the Spring, students will be placed with the US Attorney's Office in Portland. Under the supervision of an Assistant US Attorney, the students will handle criminal misdemeanor prosecutions under federal environmental laws such as the Endangered SpeciesAct, Marine Mammal Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The student will participate in all stages of the prosecution, from investigation through charging and sentencing, including court appearances. Students will work directly with investigating agents as well as their supervising attorney.

Applicants will be screened through an interview process. To apply, submit a transcript, a resume and a one page statement on why you wish to take this course listing any relevant background experience that you have. Submit applications with the course selection form to the Registrar by the deadline date for registration. Students are notified later in the summer regarding interviews.

Requirements: Two hour per week seminar in the Fall for 2; 10 hours per week clinical in the Spring for 1credit. This is a credit/no credit class. Class size will depend on the availability of active cases to assign to students.

Prerequisites: Environmental Law; Students must qualify for Oregon Supreme Court Student Appearance Rules; apply and receive professor invitation.

Students shall not be compensated for work performed in connection with a CIS placement.