The University of Washington School of Law is excited to announce that registration for the Autumn 2024 Externship Program is now open. Law students looking to gain practical legal experience while earning academic credit are encouraged to apply by September 6, 2024.
Why Choose the UW Law Externship Program?
1. Real-World Legal Experience: The Externship Program provides students with the unique opportunity to engage in substantial lawyering activities under the supervision of licensed judges or attorneys at various host sites. This hands-on experience allows students to step out of the classroom and into the field, handling real legal work, solving legal problems, and learning the daily activities of legal practice.
2. Academic Credit: An externship is an experiential learning course available to all LL.M. students and J.D. students who have completed one full academic year of law school. Participants can earn academic credit while developing legal skills and substantive knowledge of the law.
3. ABA Standard Compliance: The Externship Program follows ABA Standard 304 for Field Placements, ensuring a high-quality educational experience. The program includes an outside legal learning experience supervised by an attorney or judge at a host site, coupled with a 2-credit companion seminar.
Program Structure:
1. Supervised Legal Experience: Students will work under the supervision of a licensed judge or attorney, gaining firsthand experience in the legal field. This mentorship provides invaluable insights and guidance, helping students navigate the complexities of legal practice.
2. Companion Seminar: All first-time externs are required to attend a 2-credit companion seminar. The seminar is an evening class led by faculty supervisors and provides a platform for students to discuss their experiences, reflect on their learning, and receive additional instruction.
How to Apply:
https://www.law.uw.edu/academics/experiential-learning/externship
1. Registration Materials: Students must submit their registration materials by September 6, 2024. It\’s essential to ensure that all materials are complete and submitted on time to secure a spot in the program.
2. Information Sessions: Students are encouraged to attend an Externship information session to learn more about the program. Information sessions are offered each quarter at lunch, and dates can be checked on 12Twenty.
3. Email Listserv: Sign up for the UW Law externship email listserv to receive information about legal externship opportunities, updates to program policies, and reminders about registration deadlines. This listserv is exclusively for current UW Law students using their UW email.
4. Contact Information: For questions or to set up a meeting, students can contact Carolyn Kennedy, the Program Manager, at extern@uw.edu. Jessica West (Seminar Instructor – Section A) and Adam Eisenberg (Seminar Instructor – Section B) are also available for additional guidance.
Important Dates:
- Registration Deadline: September 6, 2024
- Fall Quarter: Begins shortly after the registration deadline
Don\’t miss this opportunity to enhance your legal education and gain practical experience. Register for the UW Law Externship Program for Autumn 2024 today!
Contact Us:
Carolyn Kennedy Program Manager
extern@uw.edu
Jessica West Seminar Instructor – Section A
Adam Eisenberg Seminar Instructor – Section B
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