Field Placement Testimonials
The following are some student comments about their experiences in the field placement program.
"It's great! It let me see life outside the theory of the classroom. It's an early glimpse of the real world." -Atlanta Legal Aid
"Get the word out to students what an incredible experience this is!" -Atlanta Legal Aid-Health Law Unit
"This placement gave me the confidence that I will be an effective attorney--on top of that I have an appreciation for pro bono work and I know I will continue to be active as a volunteer lawyer throughout my career." -Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
"I think it's a great program--get hands on experience, build your resume and get a head start in learning from seasoned attorneys." -Dekalb County Public Defender
"I learned and improved numerous skills that cannot be adequately conveyed in class. The field placement program is a great asset." -Federal Aviation Administration
"I am thankful for the opportunity to have participated in the program. Interning at Coke was a wonderful experience!" -The Coca Cola Company
"It would be really wonderful if everyone could get to do a judicial field placement. I think the perspective it gives you on the legal system and society in general is invaluable whether a student plans to do litigation or transactional work." -State Trial Court
"This is the best program....doing legal work makes me want to be a lawyer." -Southern Center for Human Rights
Field Placement General Information
Registrar's page on Field Placement Guidelines