Students will spend time at off-campus “sites” which have been previously approved by the Director of Experiential Learning. These sites will have a supervisor, who may be an attorney or judge. Weekly journals and/or writing assignments will be completed and reviewed by the Director. Students may participate in up to two externships. Externships are generally taken for two or three credit hours. Students at approved public service sites may register for six credit hours, with the approval of the Director. “Public service sites” are governmental agencies or non-profit sites that provide free or low-cost legal services or otherwise are primarily engaged in promoting access to or the advancement of justice. Examples of sites which may be approved for six hours include prosecutors, public defenders, legal aid organizations, and judicial chambers. These courses are graded on a pass/fail basis.
A maximum of 9 credit hours of Externship may be obtained by any one student.