Approved Judicial Extern Clinic Site List as of November 8, 2018 Federal Appeals Court Placements: Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences Hon. Ann Claire Williams Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Significant case and statute analysis, U.S. Court of Appeals Courthouse factual record review, and legal Seventh Circuit 219 S. Dearborn Street research opportunities. Hearing, trial Room 2602 Chicago, IL 60604 and other proceeding observation Chicago, IL (312) 435‐5850 opportunities. Federal District Court (trial court) Placements: Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences Hon. Vernelis K. Armstrong Send letter & resume to Magistrate Observe criminal & civil trials; U.S. Magistrate Judge Judge Armstong at: conduct legal research & write U.S. District Court James M. Ashley & Thomas W.L. decisions or memoranda based on Northern District of Ohio Ashley U.S. Courthouse assigned issues; when appropriate, 1716 Spielbusch Ave., Rm. 222 participate in local bar association Toledo, OH 43604 events & courthouse social events; 419‐213‐5580 establish a professional relationship with the courthouse family. Hon. Harold A. Baker Susan Abrams Observe one full trial from jury U.S. District Court 338 U.S. Courthouse selection to verdict; review court Central District of Illinois 201 S. Vine St. dockets/files; research, draft & edit Urbana, IL Urbana, IL 61802 orders for judge’s review; draft an 217‐373‐5835 order on a habeas corpus petition, motion to dismiss and motion for summary judgment. Hon. William Baughman, Jr. 216‐357‐7220 Discussion of case files, research and U.S. Magistrate Judge 216‐357‐7224 fax writing; observation of courtroom U.S. District proceedings. Northern District of Ohio Cleveland, OH Hon. David Bernthal Send letter of interest, resume, Significant research, writing and U.S. District Court transcript and writing sample to: opinion drafting opportunities. Some Central District of Illinois 201 S. Vine Street observation opportunities. Urbana, IL Urbana, IL 61802 Hon. Ruben Castillo Send resume, cover letter, grades (if Research and writing; court U.S. District Court available) & writing sample to: proceedings; settlement conferences Northern District of Illinois Judge Ruben Castillo Chicago, IL Dirksen Federal Building 219 S. Dearborn, Ste. 2378 Chicago, IL 60604 1 Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences Hon. John Darrah Mail application to: Draft opinions for cases before the U.S. District Court Hon. John Darrah court; substantial observation and Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court research opportunities. Chicago, IL 219 S. Dearborn, Room 1288 Chicago, IL 60604 Hon. Philip Frazier 618‐439‐6323 Significant hearing observation and Magistrate Judge research opportunities. Some U.S. District Court writing activities. Southern District of Illinois Benton, IL 62812 Hon. J. Phil Gilbert 618‐439‐7720 Significant research and opinion U.S. District Court drafting opportunities. Few Southern District of Illinois observation opportunities. Benton, IL 62812 Hon. David Herndon Contact the Judge at: Significant research and hearing and U.S. District Court 750 Missouri Ave. trial observation opportunities. Southern District of Illinois East St. Louis, IL 62201 Some memo writing and opinion East St. Louis, IL 618‐482‐9077 drafting. 618‐482‐9195 (fax) [email protected] Hon. James Holderman Ms. Margaret Winkler Discussion of case files, research and Chief Judge Judicial Assistant writing; observation of courtroom U.S. District Court 312‐435‐5600 proceedings Northern District of Illinois [email protected] Chicago, IL Hon. William Hussmann, Jr. James Smerbeck, Law Clerk Observe civil settlement conferences U.S. Magistrate Judge & hearings on discovery matters, U.S. District Court observe criminal initial appearances 328 Federal Building & detention hearings; observe 101 NW M.L. King Blvd. portion of civil and/or criminal trials; Evansville, IN 47708 draft orders on social security disability cases & civil discovery issues. Hon. Joe Billy McDade Send cover letter & resume to: Research and write judicial opinions; U.S. District Court Dist. Judge for Central Dist. of Illinois observe courtroom procedure Central District of Illinois Attn: Michelle Schneiderheinze Peoria, IL 100 NE Monroe St. Peoria, IL 61602 309‐671‐7821 Hon. Joseph McKinley, Jr. 270‐689‐4430 Research; draft memorandum U.S. District Court opinions; trial involvement 423 Frederica St., Room 206 Western District of Kentucky Owensboro, KY 2 Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences Hon. Michael Mihm 309‐671‐7113 Research and draft judicial opinions; U.S. District Court 204 Federal Building observe courtroom procedure Central District of Illinois 100 N.E. Monroe Peoria, IL Peoria, IL 61602 Hon. Sue E. Myerscough 217‐492‐4000 Record review; research; draft U.S. District Court 600 East Monroe proposed dispositions, office Central District of Illinois Springfield, IL 62701 management; attend oral arguments Springfield, IL 62701 and court conferences Hon. Catherine D. Perry Interested students should see Significant legal research, opinion U.S. District Judge Professor Noble‐Allgire. drafting and observation 111 S. Tenth Street DO NOT CONTACT JUDGE PERRY opportunities St. Louis, MO 63102 DIRECTLY. Hon. R. David Proctor Contact Sharon Richards, Jud. Asst. Significant legal research, opinion U.S. District Judge 205‐278‐1980 drafting, and hearing observation Birmingham, AL 1729 5th Avenue North activities. Observation; participation Birmingham, AL 35203 in judge’s meeting with clerks. Hon. Michael J. Reagan 618‐482‐9225 U.S. District Court Melvin Price Federal Courthouse 750 Missouri Avenue East St. Louis, IL 62201 Hon. Nancy J. Rosenstengel Send resume and cover letter to Assist law clerks in chambers w/legal U.S. District Judge [email protected] research & drafting orders on Southern District of Illinois pending motions. Observe court 750 Missouri Avenue hearings; observation of probation, East St. Louis, IL 62201 marshals service, bankruptcy court. Hon. James D. Todd Contact Jackie Logue at Research; writing memoranda and U.S. District Court 731‐421‐9222 or proposed orders; observe trials and Western District of Tennessee [email protected] other court proceedings. 111 South Highland, Rm 448 Jackson, TN 38301 Hon. Steve Williams 750 Missouri Avenue, Ste. 276 Preliminary criminal matters, civil U.S. Magistrate Judge East St. Louis, IL 62201 docket including civil rights litigation, U.S. District Court for the Southern 618‐482‐9006 settlement conferences, diversity Dist. of Illinois matters, discovery disputes, age & sex discrimination. Hon. Staci M. Yandle Angela Rollins, Rebecca Warren and Drafting orders and memoranda and United States District Court Christine Hummert observing court. 301 West Main Street Benton, IL 62812 Interested students may submit their application materials to Judge Yandle at [email protected] 3 Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences Hon. Richard L. Young Email Kathryn Sullivan at Research & writing opinions; Chief Judge kathryn_sullivan@insd. uscourts.gov observing jury trial & oral arguments; U.S. District Court and Debra Settle at meet with Deputy US Marshals, Southern District of Indiana [email protected]. gov. Probation Officers & Secret Service 310 U.S. Courthouse Evansville, IN Attach cover letter, resume and Agent, tour federal prison 47708 writing sample Hon. James B. Zagel Send resume, law school transcript, Draft opinions disposing of at least U.S. District Court cover letter to the Judge’s chambers: one motion to dismiss & one motion Northern District of Illinois The Hon. James B. Zagel for summary judgment. Additional U.S. District Court for the Northern draft opinions will be assigned as District of Illinois time allows. Observe court 219 South Dearborn Street proceedings, including status calls, Room 2588 motion hearings, sentencings, Chicago, IL 60604 settlement conferences and trials. State Supreme Court Placements: Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences Hon. Lloyd Karmeier Send resumes to Steve Miller at: Review petitions for leave to appeal, Supreme Court of Illinois P.O. Box 266 legal research, drafting proposed Nashville, IL Nashville, IL 62263 opinions, assist with office administration. Few observation Only 3Ls should apply; superior opportunities. grades and excellent writing ability required. Externs must furnish their own computers and Lexis or Westlaw account. Hon. Thomas Kilbride Contact Adam Vaught, Admin. Asst. Significant research and writing. Few Supreme Court of Illinois & Law Clerk observation opportunities. Rock Island, IL 309‐794‐3608 Hon. Gary R. Wade Brennan Wingerter Compile records; prepare summaries Chief Justice (865) 594‐5300 of applications for permission to Tennessee Supreme Court William Gill appeal; draft bench briefs and P.O. Box 444 research memos; observe court Knoxville, TN 37901 Email Melissa VanKirk at proceeding and attend staff [email protected] meetings. 4 Illinois State Appellate Court Placements: Supervising Judge Who/How to Contact Previous Student Experiences Hon. Judy Cates Illinois Appellate, Court, Fifth District 131 Lincoln Place Court Suite 408 Belleville, IL 62221 Hon. Thomas M. Harris, Jr. 217‐732‐3193 Fourth District Appellate Court 201 W. Monroe St. Springfield, IL 62704 Hon. William E. Holdridge Send resume to: Significant legal research and opinion