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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 Coleman. Students can expect to work closely with Justice Coleman, his judicial assistant and law clerk(s), assist in research projects, draft legal memoranda and opinion drafts, home and improve their writing skills, and observe oral arguments, all in a true mentorship environment. Students assigned to the Honorable Justice Coleman’s chambers can expect to become familiar with Mississippi Supreme Court rules, learn the unique craft of opinion drafting, as well as the behind the scenes working of a state supreme court, all unique aspects of the law.