What Do Externs Do?

Learning the Law From the Inside

• Learn lawyering through hands-on training under the direction of sitting judges and practicing attorneys
• Work directly with a judge or attorney as a mentor
• Gain greater insight into the legal system
• Develop professional skills
• Create or expand your professional network

Course Requirements

• Successful completion of at least 60 hours of work per “field” credit enrolled. Externship field credits are graded on a pass/fail basis.
• Successful completion of a required, one-credit externship seminar course. The seminar course is graded on a letter grade basis.
• Successful completion of a reflective learning component, through regular submission of journals.