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Procedures

  1. Orientation and receive packet, Student Guide to the Public Service Program
    (This may be done by large group sessions, E-mail, office visit or phone.)
  2. Student selects (either route A or route B):
    (A) Pre-approved Placement
    (B) Student Initiated Placement (SIP)

    Continue to step 3

    Return completed Student Initiated Placement form to the Public Service Office for approval

    Carr Collins Hall, rooms 308 or 309

    Similar placement

    If similar to prior SIP placements, Rebecca Greenan, Public Service Director, will approve placement.

    If approved - step 3

    Dissimilar placement

    If dissimilar to prior SIP placements, form is sent to the Public Service Committee.

    If approved - step 3

    If disapproved - repeat step 2
  3. Student Contacts Placement (If you decide not to pursue placement, repeat step 2.)
  4. Confirmation Agreement (Student completes form and has supervisor sign form on the first day of work. Student returnsform to the Public Service Office.)
  5. Student Log (Student keeps record of time dedicated with placement and submits to the Public Service Office.)
  6. Supervisory Report (Student completes form, has placement supervisor sign form, then student submits Supervisory Report to the Public Service Office.)
  7. Questionnaire (Student completes form regarding placement and submits to the Public Service Office.)

The law school registrar, Laura Amberson, will be notified by E-mail with a copy sent to the student, when all forms are received by the Public Service Office.