Students assigned to District Attorneys Office in the 1st Circuit can expect to work with Assistant District Attorneys and staff as they investigate, prepare, charge, and prosecute felony criminal cases. Third year students assigned as prosecutor externs can be sworn in as limited practice students and may have the opportunity to appear and speak in court. Additionally, unique to Mississippi, and when appropriate, students may also participate in the grand jury charging process. This is a placement involving a high number of cases both in and out of trial. Students should expect to be exposed to and learn about how to put a case together, provide discovery, charge, negotiate, and try criminal cases, as well as become familiar with Mississippi criminal law, criminal procedure and court rules.
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District Attorney- 1st Circuit
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