Rutgers Law

Attribute	Value

ID #	180
Type	State
Subtype	Appellate Division - NJ
Court	Appellate Division
Judge first name	The Honorable Michael
Judge last name	Haas, J.A.D.
First line of address	Superior Court of New Jersey - Appellate Division
Second line of address	216 Haddon Avenue - 6th Floor
City	Westmont
State	NJ
Zip	08108-2815
Duties	An extern in my office would conduct legal research and prepare detailed legal memoranda analyzing the issues presented in appeals being considered by the court. The extern is also responsible for assisting me in processing emergent motion applications and for proofreading and cite-checking opinions prior to their release. The extern will also handle inquiries from attorneys and self-represented litigants. The extern also has the opportunity to attend and observe oral argument on appeals pending before the court.
Agency description	NJ Superior Court, Appellate Division,
Time requirements	Flexible
Position requirements	Good research, writing and interpersonal skills. Journal experience is preferred, but not required. This is a good match for students interested in an appellate assignment. Students with an interest in learning the job duties of a judicial law clerk and who wish to sharpen their research and writing skills will do well here.
Substantive prerequisites	None
Externship application deadline	no
Restrictions	Usual Restrictions Apply
Writing sample required	Resume, writing sample, unofficial transcript. I also interview each applicant.
Number of students requested	2
Supervisor salutation	The Honorable
Supervisor first name	Michael
Supervisor last name	Haas
Supervisor tag	J.A.D.
Supervisor title	Judge of the Appellate Division
Contact salutation	The Honorable
Contact first name	Michael
Contact last name	Haas
Contact tag	J.A.D.
Contact title	Superior Court Judge
Contact phone	856-240-9029

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