Federal Appeals Court Placements: Approved Judicial Extern Clinic Site List as of December 7, 2017 Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences Hon. Ann Claire Williams U.S. Court of Appeals Seven Circuit Room 2602 Chicago, IL Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courouse 219 S. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 435-5850 Significant case and statute analysis, factual record review, and legal research opportunities. Hearing, trial and oer proceeding observation opportunities. Federal District Court (trial court) Placements: Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences Hon. Vernelis K. Armstrong U.S. Magistrate Judge Norern District of Ohio Hon. Harold A. Baker Central District of Illinois Urbana, IL Hon. William Baughman, Jr. U.S. Magistrate Judge U.S. District Norern District of Ohio Cleveland, OH Send letter & resume to Magistrate Judge Armstong at: James M. Ashley & Thomas W.L. Ashley U.S. Courouse 1716 Spielbusch Ave., Rm. 222 Toledo, OH 43604 419-213-5580 Susan Abrams 338 U.S. Courouse 201 S. Vine St. Urbana, IL 61802 217-373-5835 216-357-7220 216-357-7224 fax Observe criminal & civil trials; conduct legal research & write decisions or memoranda based on assigned issues; when appropriate, participate in local bar association events & courouse social events; establish a professional relationship wi e courouse family. Observe one full trial from jury selection to verdict; review court dockets/files; research, draft & edit orders for judge s review; draft an order on a habeas corpus petition, motion to dismiss and motion for summary judgment. Discussion of case files, research and writing; observation of courtroom proceedings. Hon. David Bernal Central District of Illinois Urbana, IL Hon. Ruben Castillo Norern District of Illinois Chicago, IL Send letter of interest, resume, transcript and writing sample to: 201 S. Vine Street Urbana, IL 61802 Send resume, cover letter, grades (if available) & writing sample to: Judge Ruben Castillo Dirksen Federal Building 219 S. Dearborn, Ste. 2378 Chicago, IL 60604 Significant research, writing and opinion drafting opportunities. Some observation opportunities. Research and writing; court proceedings; settlement conferences 1
Hon. John Darrah Norern District of Illinois Chicago, IL Hon. Philip Frazier Magistrate Judge Souern District of Illinois Benton, IL 62812 Hon. J. Phil Gilbert Souern District of Illinois Benton, IL 62812 Mail application to: Hon. John Darrah 219 S. Dearborn, Room 1288 Chicago, IL 60604 Draft opinions for cases before e court; substantial observation and research opportunities. 618-439-6323 Significant hearing observation and research opportunities. Some writing activities. 618-439-7720 Significant research and opinion drafting opportunities. Few observation opportunities. Hon. David Herndon Souern District of Illinois East St. Louis, IL Contact e Judge at: 750 Missouri Ave. East St. Louis, IL 62201 618-482-9077 618-482-9195 (fax) judge_herndon@ilsd.uscourts.gov Significant research and hearing and trial observation opportunities. Some memo writing and opinion drafting. Hon. James Holderman Chief Judge Norern District of Illinois Chicago, IL Hon. William Hussmann, Jr. U.S. Magistrate Judge 328 Federal Building 101 NW M.L. King Blvd. Evansville, IN 47708 Hon. Joe Billy McDade Central District of Illinois Peoria, IL Hon. Joseph McKinley, Jr. 423 Frederica St., Room 206 Western District of Kentucky Owensboro, KY Ms. Margaret Winkler Judicial Assistant 312-435-5600 margaret_winkler@ilnd.uscourts.gov James Smerbeck, Law Clerk Send cover letter & resume to: Dist. Judge for Central Dist. of Illinois Attn: Michelle Schneiderheinze 100 NE Monroe St. Peoria, IL 61602 309-671-7821 Discussion of case files, research and writing; observation of courtroom proceedings Observe civil settlement conferences & hearings on discovery matters, observe criminal initial appearances & detention hearings; observe portion of civil and/or criminal trials; draft orders on social security disability cases & civil discovery issues. Research and write judicial opinions; observe courtroom procedure 270-689-4430 Research; draft memorandum opinions; trial involvement 2
Hon. Michael Mihm Central District of Illinois Peoria, IL Hon. Sue E. Myerscough Central District of Illinois Springfield, IL 62701 Hon. Caerine D. Perry U.S. District Judge 111 S. Ten Street St. Louis, MO 63102 Hon. R. David Proctor U.S. District Judge Birmingham, AL Hon. Michael J. Reagan Melvin Price Federal Courouse 750 Missouri Avenue East St. Louis, IL 62201 Hon. Nancy J. Rosenstengel U.S. District Judge Souern District of Illinois 750 Missouri Avenue East St. Louis, IL 62201 Hon. James D. Todd Western District of Tennessee 111 Sou Highland, Rm 448 Jackson, TN 38301 Hon. Steve Williams U.S. Magistrate Judge for e Souern Dist. of Illinois Hon. Staci M. Yandle United States District Court 301 West Main Street Benton, IL 62812 309-671-7113 204 Federal Building 100 N.E. Monroe Peoria, IL 61602 217-492-4000 600 East Monroe Springfield, IL 62701 Interested students should see Professor Noble-Allgire. DO NOT CONTACT JUDGE PERRY DIRECTLY. Contact Sharon Richards, Jud. Asst. 205-278-1980 1729 5 Avenue Nor Birmingham, AL 35203 618-482-9225 Send resume and cover letter to Judge_Rosenstengel@ilsd.uscourts.gov Contact Jackie Logue at 731-421-9222 or jackie_logue@tnwd.uscourts.gov 750 Missouri Avenue, Ste. 276 East St. Louis, IL 62201 618-482-9006 Angela Rollins, Rebecca Warren and Christine Hummert Interested students may submit eir application materials to Judge Yandle at pd@ilsd.uscourts.gov Research and draft judicial opinions; observe courtroom procedure Record review; research; draft proposed dispositions, office management; attend oral arguments and court conferences Significant legal research, opinion drafting and observation opportunities Significant legal research, opinion drafting, and hearing observation activities. Observation; participation in judge s meeting wi clerks. Assist law clerks in chambers w/legal research & drafting orders on pending motions. Observe court hearings; observation of probation, marshals service, bankruptcy court. Research; writing memoranda and proposed orders; observe trials and oer court proceedings. Preliminary criminal matters, civil docket including civil rights litigation, settlement conferences, diversity matters, discovery disputes, age & sex discrimination. Drafting orders and memoranda and observing court. 3
Hon. Richard L. Young Chief Judge Souern District of Indiana 310 U.S. Courouse Evansville, IN 47708 Hon. James B. Zagel Norern District of Illinois Email Karyn Sullivan at karyn_sullivan@insd. uscourts.gov and Debra Settle at debra_settle@insd.uscourts. gov. Attach cover letter, resume and writing sample Send resume, law school transcript, cover letter to e Judge s chambers: The Hon. James B. Zagel for e Norern District of Illinois 219 Sou Dearborn Street Room 2588 Chicago, IL 60604 Research & writing opinions; observing jury trial & oral arguments; meet wi Deputy US Marshals, Probation Officers & Secret Service Agent, tour federal prison Draft opinions disposing of at least one motion to dismiss & one motion for summary judgment. Additional draft opinions will be assigned as time allows. Observe court proceedings, including status calls, motion hearings, sentencings, settlement conferences and trials. State Supreme Court Placements: Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences Hon. Lloyd Karmeier Supreme Court of Illinois Nashville, IL Hon. Thomas Kilbride Supreme Court of Illinois Rock Island, IL Hon. Gary R. Wade Chief Justice Tennessee Supreme Court P.O. Box 444 Knoxville, TN 37901 Send resumes to Steve Miller at: P.O. Box 266 Nashville, IL 62263 Only 3Ls should apply; superior grades and excellent writing ability required. Externs must furnish eir own computers and Lexis or Westlaw account. Contact Adam Vaught, Admin. Asst. & Law Clerk 309-794-3608 Brennan Wingerter (865) 594-5300 William Gill Email Melissa VanKirk at Melissa.vankirk@tncourts.gov Review petitions for leave to appeal, legal research, drafting proposed opinions, assist wi office administration. Few observation opportunities. Significant research and writing. Few observation opportunities. Compile records; prepare summaries of applications for permission to appeal; draft bench briefs and research memos; observe court proceeding and attend staff meetings. 4
Illinois State Appellate Court Placements: Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences Hon. Judy Cates Illinois Appellate, Court, Fif District 131 Lincoln Place Court Suite 408 Belleville, IL 62221 Hon. Thomas M. Harris, Jr. Four District Appellate Court 201 W. Monroe St. Springfield, IL 62704 Hon. William E. Holdridge Third District Peoria, IL Hon. Mary K. O Brien Third District Appellate Court Coal City, IL Justice M. Carol Pope Four District Appellate Ct. 105 East Douglas Petersburg, IL 62675 Hon. Daniel L. Schmidt Third District Appellate Court Peoria, IL Hon. Bruce Stewart Fif District Appellate Court 217-732-3193 Send resume to: 207 Main Street, Suite 600 Peoria, IL 61602 309-671-3190 Contact Justice O Brien at 815-634-0041 Cover letter & resume to: Justice M. Carol Pope Four District Appellate Ct. 105 East Douglas Petersburg, IL 62675 Cover letter and resume to: Justice Daniel L. Schmidt IL Appellate Court, Third District 401 SW Water St., Ste. 309 Peoria, IL 61602 (Indicate at application is for Judicial Extern ) Newell Building 201 East Main St, Suite 3C Carbondale, IL 62901 Significant legal research and opinion drafting opportunities. Limited observation. Research case law; draft orders and opinions; attend oral arguments Work on research & database projects, attend oral arguments, and gain introductory knowledge of appellate process/practice. Prepare proposed dispositions wi law clerks. Research; write orders/opinions; attend oral argument Significant legal research, memo writing, and opinion drafting opportunities. Limited observation opportunities. 5
Oer State Appellate Court Placements: Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences Hon. Jeffrey W. Bates Missouri Court of Appeals Souern District Springfield, MO Hon. Christopher Shea Nickell Kentucky Court of Appeals First District Paducah, KY Hon. Ken Romines Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District St. Louis, MO Hon. Jeff S. Taylor Kentucky Court of Appeals Hon. Lisa S. VanAmburg Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District of Missouri 815 Olive St., Room 304 St. Louis, MO 63101 Judge Bates Missouri Ct of Appeals, Souern Dist 300 Hammons Parkway, Suite 300 Springfield, MO 65806 or phone: 417-895-6824 Kentucky Court of Appeals 3235 Olivet Church Road, Suite F Paducah, KY 42001 Phone: 270-575-7030 Call 314-539-4390 for an interview; send resume to: One Post Office Square, Room 304 815 Olive, St. Louis, MO 63101 401 Frederica Street. Suite A-102 Owensboro, KY 42301 270-687-7116 lisa.vanamburg@courts.mo.gov 314-539-4390 Review assigned cases; review and check facts and law associated wi cases; prepare memoranda for judge s review; discuss cases wi judge Significant research and opinion drafting opportunities. Some observation opportunities. Research, draft memos, etc. Significant research and opinion drafting opportunities. Some observation opportunities. General topic research; legal research on cases cited by parties & sought by court; drafting of opinions. 6
Illinois State Trial Court Placements: Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences Judges of e 18 Judicial Circuit Dupage County Wheaton, IL 60187 Hon. Claudia Anderson Presiding Judge Fif Judicial Circuit Vermilion County Danville, IL Hon. Paul P. Biebel Circuit Court of Cook County Hon. Arnold Blockman Champaign County Urbana, IL Hon. Mark Boie Presiding Judge Union County Circuit Court Jonesboro, IL Hon. Robert C. Bollinger Associate Judge Macon County Courts Facility 253 E. Wood Street Decatur, IL 62523 Hon. Judi M. Brawka Kane County Courouse 100 Sou Third Street Geneva, IL 60134 Hon. Scott Butler 102 S. Congress St. Rushville, IL 62861 Contact staff attorney Dan Porter at 630-407-8943. Call 217-554-7830 or email: smoers@vercounty.org 2600 S. California Ave., Rm. 101 Chicago, IL 60608 773-674-2697 or 773-673-3160 Judge Blockman at 217-384-3797 618-833-8114 or write: Mark Boie 311 W. Market St. Jonesboro, IL 62952 Deputy Court Administrator: Andrea O Brien 630-208-5145 217-322-4633 Meet, work under, and learn from 40+ judges in e Criminal, Domestic Relations, Law, and Chancery Divisions. Will have e opportunity to conduct an oral argument before one of e judges and receive feedback on how to effectively argue in court. Research, court hearings, meetings Opinion writing, research and observation. Research family law issues; significant opportunities to observe hearings, settlement conferences, and participate in judge s meetings wi clerks. Significant research and observation opportunities. Some memo writing. 7
Hon. James Campanella 20 Judicial Circuit, Perry County Hon. Peter C. Cavanagh Sangamon County Seven Judicial Circuit 732 County Bldg. Complex 200 S. 9 St. Springfield, IL 62701 P.O. Box 438 Pinckneyville, IL 62274 Phone e judge at 217-753-6390 Writing court orders; retrieving files, observation, liaison to jail for bringing prisoners over, assisting in setting doc, research. Research, review prisoner pleadings to determine nature of relief sought, observe trial and hearing proceedings. Hon. Mark Clarke Chief Judge, First Judicial Circuit Alexander County Judge Office 2000 Washington Ave. Cairo, IL 62914-1717 Hon. Mary Ellen Coghlan Presiding Judge, Probate Division Circuit Court of Cook County 50 West Washington St, Suite 1803 Richard J. Daley Center Chicago, IL 60602 618-734-0509 Legal research; draft legal memoranda; interaction wi circuit clerk s office. 312-603-7545 Hon. Karyn Creswell Chief Judge 18 Judicial Circuit Court - DuPage Cnty 505 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 Hon. Barbara Crowder Madison County Edwardsville, IL Hon. Kimberly Dahlen Jackson County Circuit Court 1001 Walnut St. Murphysboro, IL 62966 Hon. Kenne R. Deihl Seven Judicial Circuit Macoupin County Carlinville, IL Email cover letter and resume to Robin Partin at Robin.Partin@dupageco.org. This internship is best suited for students in e summer between eir 1L and 2L years. Mail resume to Judge Crowder at: 155 N. Main Edwardsville, IL Contact Judge Deihl by calling 217-854-3181, ext. 265 or mail resume and cover letter to: P.O. Box 673 Carlinville, IL 62626 * Would like to have an extern every summer Observe work and speak wi numerous judges in felony, misdemeanor, domestic relations, chancery and law divisions. Prepare and present a motion argument in front of e judges. Significant research, memo writing and observation opportunities. Significant research and memo writing opportunities. Some observation opportunities. Significant observation, research and writing opportunities 8
Hon. Rebecca Simmons Foley 104 W. Front Street Bloomington, IL 61701 Hon. Jeffrey Ford Six Judicial Circuit Champaign County Urbana, IL Hon. Robert W. Freese Hendricks County Superior Court One Courouse Square, #106 Danville, IL 46122 Hon. James R. Glenn Presiding Judge Coles County Courouse nd 651 Jackson Avenue, 2 Floor Charleston, IL 61920 Hon. Laura Grandy U.S. Bankruptcy Court Melvin Price Federal Courouse 750 Missouri Avenue East St. Louis, IL 62201 Hon. Bob Hardwick, Jr. Eigh Judicial Circuit Cass County Virginia, IL Hon. Jonaan E. Hawley U.S. Magistrate Judge Central District of Illinois 211 US Courouse 100 NE Monroe Street Peoria, IL 61602 Hon. Lee Ann Hill Associate 11 Judicial Circuit 104 W. Front Street, Suite 323 Bloomington, IL 61702 309-888-5257 Contact William Scanlon, Trial Court Administrator of e eleven Judicial Circuit at e address listed at e left. 309-888-5266 william.scanlon@mcleancountyil.gov email lhansen@co.champaign.il.us; include cover letter and resume 317-745-9209 Send a letter to e judge at address listed. 618-482-9412 Law clerk: Joan Binetsch Contact Judge Hardwick at 217-452- 3841 or Judge Butler at 217-322- 4303 Email Judge Hawley at Jonaan_E_Hawley@ilcd.uscourts.gov Forward resumes and cover letters to address at left. Research legal issues, draft orders related to administrative review proceedings and civil motions; data collection, review and analysis of mental heal commitment cases; courtroom observation w/ follow-up discussion. Research; memorandum writing; court observation Observation, legal research, assistance wi Coles County Drug Court, assistance wi law library. Significant observation opportunities. Some legal research and writing. Observe court proceedings and settlement conferences; draft bench memos; draft pre-trial orders; research legal issues. Observe of dissolution & DUI court. Research, document drafting for pro se litigants at e judges s direction. Updating forms & briefing issues at e supervising judge s request. 9
Hon. David A. Hylla, Third Judicial Circuit Madison County Edwardsville, IL 618-296-4895 Hon. Lionel Jean-Baptiste Circuit Court of Cook County Richard J. Daley Center 50 W. Washington St., 1901 B Chicago, IL 60602 312-603-3037 Hon. Thomas Kelly Kane District Court Judge Four Judicial District Hon. Kim L. Kelley Associate Judge 10 Judicial Circuit Hon. Patrick W. Kelley Seven Judicial Circuit Springfield, IL Hon. James Kinzer Associate Judge st 21 Judicial Circuit Watseka, IL Email Judge Hylla at dahylla@co.madison.il.us or mail to 155 N. Main St. Edwardsville, IL 62025 Oer judges may need externs. Contact Nairee Hagopian Division Administrator Direct line 312-603-3037 Domestic Relations Division Posted in early January every year for summer externship. 719-452-5276 omas.kane@judicial.state.co.us http://www.courts.state.co.us/courts/ District/Index.cfm?District_ID=4 Chief Judge Stephen Kouri will share. Contact Judge Kelley at 324 Main St., Room 123 Peoria, IL 61602 Contact Court Administrator Barb Mabie 200 S. 9 Springfield, IL 62701 Contact Judge Kinzer at: Iroquois County Courouse 550 S. 10 St. Watseka, IL 60970 Research, writing memos, observing motion hearings and jury trials on civil cases. Legal research, draft orders and forms, assist wi pro se litigants. Legal research & writing, courtroom observations; tour of e Department of Corrections. Conduct legal research & write memorandum of auority for a number of 13 judges in Peoria Cty. Observe court in all 13 courtrooms; confer wi sitting judge after observing. Spend at least one day in. Research; writing; draft orders; organize complex case files; observe trials and hearings. Research and drafting; scheduling; observe bench and jury trials. Hon. Todd Lambert Saline County Courouse 10 E. Poplar St. Harrisburg, IL 62946 618-253-8741 Significant observation opportunities. Few writing and research opportunities. 10
Hon. Joseph M. Leberman Resident 310 East Main St. P.O. Box 490 Golconda, IL 62938 Hon. Alfred Levinson 2121 Euclid, Rm. 106 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Hon. Patricia M. Logue Associate Judge Circuit Court of Cook County Hon. Kevin W. Lyons Ten Judicial Circuit of Illinois 324 Main Street, Room 215 Peoria County Courouse Peoria, IL 61602-1363 Hon. Andy Matoesian Third Judicial Circuit Edwardsville, IL Hon. Richard D. McCoy Circuit Court Peoria County Peoria, IL Hon. Stephen McGlynn, 20 Judicial Circuit Hon. Clare McWilliams Circuit Court of Cook County 50 W. Washington, Suite 2104 Richard J. Daley Center Chicago, IL 60602 Contact Stacey King, Pope County Judge s office, at 618-683-4071 847-818-2286 50 West Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602 312-603-5545 Rena K. Parker, court administrator Call 618-692-7040, ext 4888 or write: Hon. Andy Matoesian Madison County Courouse Edwardsville, IL 62025 or email: aamatoesian@co.madison.il.us Contact Stefanie Dwyer at 309-677-6236 Peoria County Courouse 324 Main St., Room 215 Peoria, IL 61602-1363 Contact Judge McGlynn at judgestevemcglynn@yahoo.com 618-277-6600, ext. 2534 Contact externship coordinator for law division: Jennifer Scito 50 Washington, Suite 2005 Richard J. Daley Center Chicago, IL 60602 Research, attend court proceedings, observe coordination of dockets and scheduling. Legal research and writing, clerical duties, courtroom observation. Research; watch court proceedings, motions, etc. Significant research, writing and observation opportunities. Research, brief & discuss probate matters, insurance coverage disputes, real property disputes, guardianships and TROs/injunctions. Will sit in on felony criminal & major civil jury trials. Researching legal issues; observing trials & motion calls; possibly drafting bench memorandum. 11
Hon. Joshua A. Meyer Associate Judge 7 Circuit Macoupin Co. Courouse 201 East Main St. Carlinville, IL 62626 Send written letter & resume to: Hon. Joshua A Meyer Macoupin Co. Courouse 201 East Main St. Carlinville, IL 62626 217-854-3211, ext. 262 Observe traffic, criminal, D.U.I, family law, small claims, & litigation cases. Write memos & discuss research issues wi e judge. Hon. James R. Moore 8341 Express Dr., Suite A Marion, IL 62959 Hon. William A. Mudge Madison County Courouse 155 N. Main, Ste. 304 Edwardsville, IL 62025 Hon. Steven H. Nardulli Seven Circuit Sangamon County Springfield, IL Hon. Jessica A. O Brien, Municipal Dept District, 1, Non-Jury Civil Daley Center 50 W. Washington, Rm. 1110 Chicago, IL 60602 Hon. David K. Overstreet Second Judicial Circuit 6 Warwick Lane Mt. Vernon, IL 62864 Send resume, cover letter, writing sample and letter or recommendation to e judge at address listed. Contact Judge Mudge at (618) 296-4417 or bmudge@co.madison.il.us Contact Judge Nardulli at: Sangamon County Complex Room 730 200 S. 9 Street Springfield, IL 62701 217-753-6732 Contact Judge Overstreet by email at judgeoverstreet@yahoo.com 618-231-1613 Review briefs, draft disposition of appeal, observe oral arguments, review record on appeal, conduct legal research, participate in inchambers conferences. Legal research & writing; observing civil jury trials, bench trials &motion & discovery practice in major civil at Law cases to which I am assigned. Significant hearing and trial observation opportunities in family law and juvenile court. Some opinion drafting and oer proceeding observations. Observe civil & criminal court. Research legal issues, prepare legal memos as needed by e judges of nd e 2 Judicial Circuit. Hon. Phillip Palmer Presiding Judge Williamson County Circuit Court Marion, IL 62959 618-997-1301 Significant hearing observation opportunities. Some research and conference observation opportunities. Few writing opportunities. 12
Hon. Michael J. Powers Will County Circuit Court Hon. Charles Reynard Circuit Court McLean County Bloomington, IL Hon. James L. Roberts Montgomery Cnty Resident Courouse, 120 Nor Main Street Hillsboro, IL 62049 Hon. Jean Prendergast Rooney Daley Center 50 W. Washington St., Rm. 2803 Chicago, IL 60602 Hon. Dennis R. Ru Third Judicial Circuit Madison County 155 N. Main Street Edwardsville, IL 62025 Hon. Estaban F. Sanchez Seven Circuit Sangamon County Springfield, IL Hon. Christy W. Solverson Jackson County Circuit Court 1001 Walnut St. Murphysboro, IL 62966 Hon. Ronald D. Spears Four Judicial Circuit Taylorville, IL Will County Courouse 14 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60432 jpowers03@comcast.net Contact Anne Swanson, aswanson@willcountyillinois.com, 815-740-8072 Email Judge Reynard at: judge.reynard@mcleancounty.il.gov to arrange an interview. Initially contact Judge Roberts by written inquiry wi appropriate contact information for responsive follow-up communication. 312-603-3893 Contact Judge Sanchez at: Sangamon County Complex Room 718 200 S. 9 Street Springfield, IL 62701 217-453-6736 101 S. Main Room 316 Taylorville, IL 62568 217-824-4810 Monitor incoming legal briefs, legal research, draft memos to Judge regarding results of legal research. Research and memo writing and ad hoc data gaering and analysis; observe proceedings in civil and criminal cases. Daily criminal /civil courtroom observation, research & brief issues of law; participate in specialty courts staffings and court hearings. Significant hearing and trial observation opportunities in family law and juvenile court. Some opinion drafting and oer proceeding observations. Significant research and memo writing opportunities. Some observation opportunities. Significant hearing observation opportunities. Some legal research and writing opportunities. 13
Hon. Dean Sweet Third Judicial Circuit Madison County Courouse 155 Nor Main Street Edwardsville, IL 62025-1955 Hon. Thomas Tedeschi P.O. Box 485 Benton, IL 62812-0485 Hon. William Thurston Pulaski County Courouse 500 Illinois Avenue Mound City, IL 62963 Hon. C. Robert Tobin III 601 N. Main Street Belvidere, IL 61008 Hon. Alan D. Tucker Mason County Courouse 100 Nor Plum St. Havana, IL 62644 Hon. Patricia A. Walton Associate Judge #1 Courouse Square McDonough County Courouse Macomb, IL 61455 Hon. Scott Walden Presiding Judge Adams County Hon. A.G. Webber Macon County Courts Facility 253 E. Wood Street Decatur, IL 62523 Hon. Jo Be Weber Second Judicial Circuit Jefferson County Courouse P.O. Box 1266 Mount Vernon, IL 62864 618-438-6003 Call Pulaski County judges office. 618-748-9100 Call Chief Judge s office: 309-837-9278 P 309-837-4891, F 309-837-1175 pwalton@9judicial.org Contact Judge Walden: 521 Vermont Quincy, IL 62301 217-277-2060 swalden@co.adams.il.us 618-244-8005 Legal research; draft legal memoranda; interaction wi circuit clerk s office. Juvenile & criminal court observation, petition & charge drafting. Coding for e AOIC Data Collection Project. Participation in e McDonough County Court Improvement Team. Perform research for judges on a variety of areas of e law; write memoranda of law; attend court hearings. 14
Hon. Lisa Wilson 324 Main St. Peoria, IL 61602 Hon. Diane E. Winter 19 Judicial Circuit Hon. Staci M. Yandle United States District Court 301 West Main Street Benton, IL 62812 309-672-6905 Find instructions for applying wi e 19 Circuit at: http://19cc.lakeco.org/services/ Documents/Intern- StaffAttorney_122013/pdf. Routine communications to: Norman R. Wer, Staff Atty 18 N. County St. Waukegan, IL 60085 847-377-3811 Angela Rollins, Rebecca Warren and Christine Hummert Interested students may submit eir application materials to Judge Yandle at pd@ilsd.uscourts.gov Conduct research & draft memos addressing issues raised in a motion pending in e court. Prepare memorandum orders or research applicable law. Drafting orders and memoranda and observing court. 15
Oer State Trial Court and Administrative Law Placements: Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences Chief Judge Ann Acken of Oregon Hon. Gregory Alarcon Stanley Mosk Courouse, Dept. 36 111 Nor Hill Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Hon. Ru Astle Administrative Law Judge 1515 Clay Street, Suite 206 Oakland, CA 94612 Contact judicial assistant Kelli King at Kellie_King@ord.uscourts.gov or (541) 431-4140 Ty Tasker - Research attorney Contact Dept. 36 at (213) 633-0156 David Benjamin, A.L.J. 510-622-2729 Read briefs, legal research, draft opinions, conference wi staff attorneys & judge; observe court proceedings. Observe trials, case reviews, work on motions, default judgement and oer legal education programs. Legal research, observing hearings, writing memos. Hon. John Atkins 100 Justice Way Hopkinsville, KY 42240 270-889-6536 Hon. Stephanie Pearce Burke Jefferson County District Court 600 West Jefferson St. Louisville, KY 40202 Hon. Marcia Caballero rd 155 NW 3 Street Suite 130-360 Miami, FL 33128 502-641-0895 StephanieBurke@kycourts.net 305-679-1750 Observation/preparation/research for trial in civil/criminal/probate matters; writing assignments for judges in 17 divisions of district court. Hon. Robin Chittum Four Judicial District 270 S. Tejon S406 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Hon. Thomas C. Clark, II Associate Circuit Court Judge nd 22 Judicial Circuit of Missouri 10 Nor Tucker Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63101 Judge Craig Clymer McCracken Circuit Court Division No. II 301 S. Six Street Paducah, KY 42003 Posting for e position on Colorado Judicial Branch webpage. Students should follow e process listed in e posting. 719-452-5276 T.Clark.II@courts.mo.gov Observe trials & hearings, including 1st appearances, preliminary hearings, motions. Meet wi attorneys, review briefs, research. Prepare memos on assigned topics for review by e judge. Observing civil bench & jury trials; assisting wi e preparation of judgments and orders; reviewing documents; research; observation. 314-622-4619 270-575-7400 Significant research, writing and observation opportunities. 16
Hon. James D. Coil Black Hawk County Courouse 316 East 5 Street Waterloo, IA 50702 Commissioner Patrick J. Connaghan nd 22 Judicial Circuit Probate Division 10 N. Tucker St. Louis, MO 63101 314-622-4140 Hon. Abbie Crites-Leoni Rush Hudson Limbaugh Sr. U.S. Courouse 555 Independence Street Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 543-331-8870 Hon. David A. Dolan Circuit Court Judge, 33rd Judicial District 131 S. Winchester St. PO Box 256 Benton, MO 63736 573-545-3141 Dunklin County Justice Center Courouse #301 Kennett, MO 63857 Hon. Sandra Farragut-Hemphill St. Louis County Circuit Court 7900 Carondelet Ave., Division 42 Clayton, MO 63105 Hon. Mark J. Fishburn nd 408 2 Avenue Nor, Suite 5130 Nashville, TN 37013 Hon. Brandon K. Fisher Juvenile Ct. of Anderson County, TN 101 S. Main St. Clinton, TN 37716 865-457-6224 Contact Comm. Connaghan at address at left. 573-888-9133 Robert.Mayer@Courts.Mo.Gov Contact Valerie Robinson at 314-615-1542. 615-880-3419 Contact via email to aperez@andersoncourts.org Reviewing pleadings, interviewing individuals filing papers wi e court, assisting in e fileroom, proofing judgments, attending hearings. Observation of court proceedings, hearings, trials and special family court projects. Court proceedings; preparing written communication to litigants and attorneys; research juvenile law issues and assist judge in preparing opinions and adjudicatory orders; assist custody specialist & probation/intake officers as needed. Hon. Dennis Foust Commonweal of Kentucky nd 42 Judicial Circuit 80 Judicial Drive, Unit 215 Benton, KY 42025 502-527-1480 Research and write in areas of criminal and civil cases; court- room observations. 17
Hon. Michael E. Gardner nd 32 Judicial Circuit Presiding Judge 77 Nor Lorimer Street Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Hon. Brandon O. Gibson 6 Highway Bypass P.O. Box 909 (38302-0909) Jackson, TN 38031 Hon. Deanna Wise Henschel McCracken County Courouse 301 S. Six St. Paducah, KY 42003 Hon. David M. Hooper Magistrate Judge, Criminal Division Marion Superior Court 200 E. Washington St., Suite T-1221 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Hon. John J. Jackson Associate Hannibal, MO 573-335-2802 731-423-5836 270-575-7133 Email Judge Tim Oakes: Tim.Oakes@indy.gov Contact by mail or phone: Hon. John J. Jackson 906 Broadway Hannibal, MO 63401 573-221-0288 Research, draft memos, watch juries, attend meetings, collaborate wi judges, etc. Significant observation opportunities. Few research or writing opportunities. Johnson County Circuit Court 17 Judicial Circuit Warrensburg, MO 660-747-7423 General judicial duties of a trial court. Hon. Susan Johnson District Court Judge Dept XXII of e Eigh Judicial Circuit Hon. Debra Jones 25 W. 11 St. Anniston, AL 36201 Contact Steve Grierson Court Administrator Regional Justice Center 200 Lewis Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89101 702-671-0547 256-231-1822 Brief case points and auorities in preparation for hearing; attend proceedings of various courts, including courts of limited jurisdiction, general jurisdiction, family court and Nevada Supreme Court; tour e Regional Justice Center, including inmate transportation areas, evidence vault, and oer areas. 18
Hon. Tim Kaltenbach Chief McCracken Co. Courouse 301 Sou 6 St. Paducah, KY 42003 Hon. Thomas Kelly Four Judicial District 270 S. Tejon S406 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Judge Jack A. Landis Sou Carolina Family Court Nin Judicial Circuit Hon. Stephen N. Limbaugh, Jr. Rush Hudson Limbaugh, Sr. Courouse 555 Independence St., Suite 4000 Cape Girardeau, MO 63703 Hon. Scott A. Lipke Assoc., Div. IV Common Pleas Courouse 44 N. Lorimier Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 Hon. Mark E. Luoma rd 93 District Judge P.O. Box 186 Munising, MI 49862 Contact Susan Floyd at 270-575-7292 Posting for e position on Colorado Judicial Branch webpage. Students should follow e process listed in e posting. 719-452-5276 omas.kane@judicial.state.co.us P.O. Box 1707 Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-719-4477 Sandy Eastman, Judicial Assistant 573-331-8873 573-334-6249 573-331-2376 (fax) Scott.Lipke@courts.mo.gov Email: districtjudge@schoolcraftcounty.us Phone: 906-387-3879 Mail: P.O. Box 186 Munising, MI 49862 Research & preliminary drafting of memoranda, orders, and opinions. Watch & summarize facts addressed at trials & hearings. Review case files and pleadings. Observe trials, hearings, and motion hours. Observe trials & hearings, including 1st appearances, preliminary hearings, motions. Meet wi attorneys, review briefs, research. Prepare memos on assigned topics for review by e judge. Significant observation opportunities. Some writing and research opportunities. Trial observation; sitting in on conferences wi attorneys; research & writing in e areas of juvenile, probate, small claims, adult abuse & child protection orders, child support, paternity, adult criminal, juvenile, & family drug courts, associate civil cases & domestic. Attend all criminal misdemeanor and felony proceedings, all civil proceedings. Research legal matters & assist judges in preparation for all proceedings & trials. Student is expected to learn criminal & civil procedure and practice. 19
Hon. Timoy W. Oakes Marion County Superior Court Civil Division, Room 13 T-1442, 200 East Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 Hon. Steven R. Ohmer nd 22 Judicial Circuit St. Louis City 10 N. Tucker Blvd - Div. 13 St. Louis, MO 63101 Hon. Steven J. Oe District Court Judge Boone County Courouse Boone, IA 50036 Hon. Michael M. Pritchett Butler County Courouse Hon. H. Mark Preyer Associate Division III, Juvenile Division/Probate Div. P.O. Box 466 Kennett, MO 63857 Judge James Redd, III 56 Judicial District 105 West Court Square Princeton, KY Judge Heaer Welch Heaer.Welch@indy.gov Tim.Oakes@indy.gov Contact eier Judge Oakes or Judge Welch by email. Contact e judge by phone: 314-622-5606. Phone, fax or email: 100 N. Main St. Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 office: 573-686-8080 fax: 573-778-8034 michael.pritchett@courts.mo.gov Secretary, Karen Clarkson Contact e supervising judge 270-365-6656 Sit in on hearings, pre-trial conferences, bench k& jury trials; research/write memoranda on summary judgments, motions to dismiss, and oer issues; meetings wi local bar association; meetings wi e Appellate or Supreme Court judges, police ride-alongs, Governor s office counsel and federal judges/law clerks. Observing criminal and civil trials, drafting court orders. Assist in research re civil actions including motions for summary judgment; assist in research re criminal matters including motions in limine, motions to suppress; assist in examination of jury instructions to confirm compliance wi M.A.I. Research; attendance at regular rule days; jury trials; bench trials; any and all court activities. Hon. Jason A. Rossell Kenosha County Circuit Court 912 56 Street Kenosha, WI 53140 262-653-2664 Court observation, research on civil, family, juvenile, & criminal law topics. Decision & bench memo writing. Observation of treatment courts & administrative meetings. 20
Hon. Michael Ian Roschild Circuit Court Judge 201 SE 6 Street, Rm 4880 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Hon. Migna Sanchez-Llorens 73 West Flagler St. Miami, FL 33130 Hon. Cynia Sanderson Family Court Judge McCracken County Paducah, KY Hon. Joe Z. Satterfield Associate Hon. Barry S. Schermer Chief Judge, Bankruptcy Court Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courouse 111 S. 10 Street, 4 Floor St. Louis, MO 63102 314-244-4530 Hon. Tatjana V. Schwendinger Chief Administrative Judge U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, St. Louis Dist. Office Robert A. Young Bldg., Room 8 100 1222 Spruce Street St. Louis, MO 63103 Hon. Theresa M. Slade 4000 Judicial Way, Division 5 Castle Rock, CO 80109 (720) 437-6278 Theresa.slade@judicial.state.co.us Call 954-831-7888 or email Kcox@17.flcourts.org jroschild@17.flcourts.org 305-349-7122 Contact Nita Pursley 270-575-7133 Contact e judge at: P.O. Box 30 Bloomfield, MO 63825 573-568-4671, ext. 2 joe.satterfield@courts.mo.gov Contact Judge Schwendinger at: 314-539-7942 or address listed. Oer admin. judges supervising: Hon. Amy L. Weinhaus Hon. Andrea M. Niehoff Hon. Kendra R. Howard Leeah Lechuga, law clerk leeah.lechuga@judicial.state.co.us Teri Brines initially screens new applicants. She can be reached at Teresa.brines@judicial.state.co.us. Students may contact law clerks for individual divisions. Reviewing county to circuit appeal and drafting appellate opinions, preparing orders on pre-trial motions, observing felony trials, interacting wi prosecuting and defense attorneys. Significant observation opportunities. Limited research and writing opportunities. Attend & observe court proceedings (criminal, civil & juvenile). Review court files and prepare summaries for e court. Legal research. Observe hearings, pre-hearings, mediations, settlement conferences; draft summary judgment decisions. Review, research & draft orders to dismiss, orders for summary judgement, and oer orders as assigned. Will have e opportunity to observe hearings & trials pertaining to civil, criminal, juvenile, domestic and probate. 21
Hon. Craig Smi Presiding Judge nd 192 District Court 600 Commerce St., Room 740 Dallas, TX 75202 214-653-7709 Hon. Jorge Solis 1100 Commerce Street Room 1654 Dallas, TX 75242-1003 Hon. Michael J. Spear Araphoe County Justice Ctr. Division 407 7305 S. Potomac St. Centennial, CO 80112 Hon. Christine Sproat Nin Judicial District 10 Market Street Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Submit resume to e Court via email to bmoore@dallascourts.org and follow up wi a phone call to confirm receipt and schedule an interview. 214-753-2342 fax: 214-753-2352 Email Michael.spear@judicial.state.co.us Barbara Seelback Jude Martini 845-431-1749 Observe e motions docket, jury and non-jury trials. Review motions and prepare briefs for e Court. Review Orders submitted to e Court for signature. Civil & criminal writing assignments. Watch court proceedings, including pretrial, trial, and post-trial. Watch bo district & county court proceedings. Judge Timoy Stark Graves County Circuit Court 100 East Broadway Mayfield, KY 42066 270-247-8726 Legal research; review pleadings; draft orders; observe court proceedings. Hon. Mark D. Stoner Marion Superior Court Criminal Division, Room 6 Indianapolis, IN Hon. Edward Sweeney nd, 22 Circuit 10 Nor Tucker Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63101 Hon. David Lee Vincent, III Clayton, MO W306 City County Building 200 E. Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 Contact Judge Stoner @ mark.stoner@indy.gov or 317-327- 5466 wi appropriate resume, cover letter & writing sample if available. Send email to judge at: Edward.Sweeney@courts.mo.gov Contact Mrs. Colleen Blake (314) 615-1509 colleen.blake@courts.mo.gov Processing routine pleadings in a major felony criminal court; serving as a call bailiff in court; observing jury trials, including direct contact wi e jury as a bailiff; conducting research on legal and/or policy issues as requested. Legal research and writing; observation of civil and criminal trials and oer court proceedings. Significant observation opportunities. Some legal research opportunities. Few writing activities. 22
Hon. Carolyn Whittington Div. 9 Circuit Court of St. Louis Cty. Chancellor Wilson Ruerford County Judicial Building 20 Public Square Nor Murfreesboro, TN 37130 Hon. C. René Williams Webster County Courouse P.O. Box 126 Dixon, KY 42409 Chief Judge Kelli Wolk Cobb County Probate Court 32 Waddell Street Marietta, GA 30060 Commissioner Victoria Wood Napa Superior Court 825 Brown St. Napa, CA 94559 Brandon Zanotti Illinois Workers Compensation Comm n P.O. Box 2647 Carbondale, IL 62902-2647 Hon. Donald R. Zuidmulder Circuit Court Judge, Branch I 100 S. Jefferson St. Green Bay, WI 54301 Courts Building, 5 Floor 7900 Carondelet Clayton, MO 63105 314-615-1507 hwilson@ruerfordcountytn.gov Contact Theresa Davis, Staff Attorney 770-528-1910 Theresa.Davis@cobbcounty.org Only one supervisor, but extern will have e opportunity to interact wi all 8 judicial officers & 2 research attorneys. Contact Comm. Wood at: victoria.wood@napacourt.com 312-459-4970 brandon/zanotti@illinois.gov Observe civil, criminal & probate trials, family court proceedings & probate court motion dockets; research & shadow writing assignments. Legal research, observing courtroom interactions, helping wi jury instructions. Significant observation opportunities. Few writing or research activities. Observe court proceedings related to probate, guardianships and conservatorships; assist wi writing orders, review of cases and court procedure; assist wi e transition to an online documentation system. Draft research memos on family law & juvenile calendars. Practice research & draft tentative rulings on civil law & motion; observation of judicial calendar preparation & hearings. Prepare legal memos, correspondence and decisions; attend court hearings, bench trials & jury trials. 23