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Students often report that an internship is one of their favorite experiences in law school. Working with the faculty and outside attorneys and judges can be a great way to gain experience, develop your professional skills, and build working relationships in the legal community.
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Yes – most of our students participate in at least one internship and many take several.
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Prosecution Internship – You may apply to the Prosecution Internship if you have completed the required 1L curriculum.
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Yes. Students work in non-litigation placements in many internship courses.
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No, although the U.S. Attorney Internship require a two semester commitment.
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There is no limit to the number of internship courses a student can take, although a student may count toward a J.D. degree no more than 21 hours of credit combined from internships, directed study, and non-law courses. It is possible to take more than one internship at a time but it is discouraged because of the time commitment required.
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Yes, an internship is treated the same as any other course for tuition and financial aid purposes.
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Students generally begin internships at the beginning of the term and conclude prior to final exams.
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Yes. There is one full-time internship. The Semester in Practice Internship is offered as a 10-credit course.
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All internships require an application. Application information is available on the application information page.