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This judicial externship placement provides students the opportunity to observe, learn and participate in the workings of the chambers of Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Maxwell. Students can expect to work closely with Justice Maxsell, his judicial assistant and law clerk(s), assist in research projects, write legal memoranda and opinion drafts, hone and improve their writing skills, and observe oral arguments, all in a true mentorship environment. Students assigned to the Justice Maxwell’s chambers can expect to become familiar with Mississippi Supreme Court rules, learn the unique craft of opinion drafting, as well as gain an understanding of the behind the scenes workings of a state supreme court, all unique aspects of the law.