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Students assigned to United States Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Mississippi can expect to work with Assistant United States Attorneys and staff as they investigate, prepare, and handle federal criminal and civil cases. Students typically also get to work with various federal law enforcement agents, as well observe matters and hearings in magistrate and district court. United States Attorney externs also work on extensive research and writing projects, including at times appellate matters in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Third year students can be sworn in as limited practice students in the Northern District of Mississippi, and when appropriate may be assigned to participate in hearings an misdemeanor trials.