This bankruptcy court externship placement provides students the opportunity to observe, learn and participate in the workings of the chambers of Bankruptcy Judge Wilson. Students can expect to work closely with Judge Wilson, her judicial assistant and law clerk(s), assist in research projects, draft legal memoranda, hone and improve their writing skills, and observe oral arguments, all in a true mentorship environment. Bankruptcy law is a both a specialized field, and one that encompasses many ancillary matters and issues. Students assigned to Judge Wilson can expect to observe and learn this specialized field of law through observation and working on actual bankruptcy cases in a high volume setting as well as get exposure to the ancillary matters falling under the jurisdiction of bankruptcy court. This is an ideal placement for students interested in the field of bankruptcy, and who have ideally taken bankruptcy law prior to their placement.
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The Honorable Bankruptcy Judge Jamie A. Wilson
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