Externship Listings
Externship Listings
| Attribute | Value | |
| ID # | 194 | |
| Type | State | |
| Subtype | New Jersey Supreme Court - Fairfield | |
| Judge title | Chief Justice | |
| Judge first name | The Honorable Stuart | |
| Judge last name | Rabner, Chief Justice | |
| First line of address | New Jersey Supreme Court - Fairfield | |
| Second line of address | 100 Passaic Avenue | |
| City | Fairfield | |
| State | NJ | |
| Zip | 07004 | |
| Duties | The Supreme Court of NJ is a court of discretionary review. Each week, interns will draft 1 or 2 five-page memoranda on pending matters. Interns will review case files, research relevant legal issues, and recommend whether the Court should agree to hear the matter presented. Interns may also be asked to assist in other research matters. | |
| Agency description | As the state's highest appellate court, the NJ Supreme Court decides appeals from the lower courts. In deciding the cases that come before it, the Court interprets the NJ and the US Constitutions, NJ statutes, administrative regulations of state agencies, and common law. Documents requested: cover letter, resume, writing sample, unofficial transcript. | |
| Time requirements | At least one full day, or two half days per week. | |
| Position requirements | None. A familiarity with criminal procedure is helpful but not necessary. | |
| Restrictions | Students who work in clinic, law firm, or other legal practice that interacts with the state court system will not be eligible to work simultaneiously in chambers. | |
| Writing sample required | Yes | |
| Number of students requested | 2 | |
| Supervisor salutation | law clerks | |
| Supervisor title | depends on semester | |
| Contact salutation | Ms | |
| Contact first name | Rose | |
| Contact last name | Pantalone | |
| Contact title | Assistant to Chief Justice | |
| Contact phone | 973-276-9640 | |