Externship Program Overview

Externships are unpaid, credit positions that entail working with a law firm, in-house corporate counsel, government agency, court or public interest organization.  Externships allow students to learn and enhance their legal skills through practical experience in a field placement. Learning from experience is critical for life long professional development as an attorney. 

Types of Externships

• Civil Practice, Social Justice and High Tech Law (LAW 590 or 597)
• Criminal Justice (LAW 591)
• Judicial (LAW 594)
• Domestic Away (LAW 545)
• Panetta Fellowship (Law 523)

Requirements & Units Earned

Students must be at least in their second-year, have completed both semesters of Civil Procedure, and have met the minimum GPA requirements to be eligible for an externship.  Placements are contingent upon acceptance by the sponsoring firm or organization and approval by APD.

Students must enroll and attend the Externship Seminar (LAW 705 or 706/707) in addition to the corresponding externship course to receive academic credit. 

See Also: 

• Externship Search Strategies
• Why do an Externship?
• Timeline for Externships
• Externship Forms

Questions? See the FAQ's or contact Jan Lam at (408) 551-1609 or apd@scu.edu.