At the beginning of May, Fayette County State Court hosted its annual open house. The attendees included Peachtree City councilmen, interns, law students, lawyers, and judges.
During this event Judge Jason B. Thompson covered what he had accomplished in 2022. This included several elementary school visits, intern events, and various community involvement events. Following this were multiple guest speakers who came to share details about their Fayette County based organizations. Finally, the event closed with a discussion about the available programs offered by the State Court and a chance to meet the Judge.
During the month of May, Judge Thompson also hosted The People’s Law School. This was a three week course that started on May 16th and ended on May 30th. It covered various legal topics such as criminal law, civil law, immigration law, juvenile law, and business law. This course served as a free introduction into the field of law for adults and teenagers interested in learning more about the judicial system.
“One of my goals as a judge is to educate the community on what we do at the courthouse,” Judge Thompson said. “I am very passionate about what I do and I love being able to share my experiences with others. I have partnered with many incredible speakers to cover a wide range of topics for The People’s Law School. Together, we produce a fun, educational, and accessible series available to the entire Fayette County community.”
Anyone who is interested or would like to learn more about The People’s Law School should contact Robby Klitten at rklitten@fayettecountyga.gov
May also marked the start of the 2023 State Court Summer Internship Program. The internship program has a lot to offer students at every level of education. The undergraduate interns assist with everyday court tasks while working on special projects assigned by the staff. The law school interns have had the opportunity to draft orders, write case summaries, and perform case research. Most importantly, all of the State Court interns have the opportunity to observe important court cases.
Each of these interns will be publically recognized on June 22 at the Fayette County Administrative complex. If you have any question or would like to attend, contact Charli Thompson at cthompson@fayettecountyga.gov.
The State Court internship program is an opportunity for any who might be interested in the legal system or criminal justice. Interns gain valuable skills and experiences in the legal profession. For more information about the internship program contact Sylvia Wilson at sfwilson@fayettecountyga.gov.
