Application and Registration

How to apply for an Externship

Students must submit to Karen Connors, at the reception desk of the Law Clinic, a separate packet of application materials for each externship site to which they wish to apply. The application packet consists of:

• Student Externship Application and Certification form;
• Cover letter addressed to the Supervising Attorney or contact person listed for the sponsor on the Externship Sponsors Database;
• Resume;
• Unofficial law school transcript, including classes in progress; and
• Writing Sample, where requested (see database materials requirement).

You do not need to fill out an application form for each externship you are applying to. If you are applying for both full-time and part-time externships please submit one application form for each, with each site you are applying to listed under “Sponsoring Agency,” or attached on a separate sheet.

All applications for each externship site will be forwarded to the supervisor or contact person immediately after the deadlines listed above. Sponsors who receive applications will be asked to make their selections by the upcoming semester’s registration period.

Externship Application Deadlines for the 2009-2010 Academic Year

• Spring Semester 2010: October 2, 2009 (some opportunities still available - check with Externship office)
• Summer Semester 2010: January 15, 2010
• Fall Semester 2010: March 12, 2010

See additional detail above for information on how to proceed if these deadlines have passed.

How to register for an Externship

Turn in either your Part-Time Application or Full-Time Application (along with all required materials) to the Externship Assistant in the Law Clinic by the posted deadline. Once you have notified the Externship Assistant of your acceptance and your eligibility has been verified, your information will be transmitted to the Registrar, who will then register you for the Externship. You cannot register yourself for an Externship (if you try to do so on-line, you’ll get an error message).

Can I still do an Externship even if I've missed the Externship Registration deadline?

Students may continue to submit applications using the procedure above up until one month prior to the beginning of classes of each new semester. The Externship Assistant will immediately forward the application to any sponsor who has not already received applications following the deadline. Students applying after the deadlines above should contact Karen Connors in the School of Law to determine which sites are still accepting applications. However, you should be aware that your chances for obtaining an Externship decrease significantly when you apply after the sponsor’s deadline.