Frequently Asked Questions about Internships
- Why should I do an internship?
- Do many students take internships?
- Is any internship likely to give me the opportunity to appear at hearings?
- Are any courses recommended for students interested in transactional and policy work rather than in litigation?
- May I enroll in a particular internship more than once?
- Can I take more than one internship at a time, and is there a limit on how many I can take?
- Do I have to pay tuition for an internship?
- When do internships begin and end?
- Are there any full-time internships during the academic year?
- How do I enroll in an internship?
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Why should I do an internship?
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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Do many students take internships?
Yes – most of our students participate in at least one internship, and many take several.
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Is any internship likely to give me the opportunity to appear at hearings?
Prosecution Internship (if you have 43 credit hours)
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Are any courses recommended for students interested in transactional and policy work rather than in litigation?
Yes. Students work in non-litigation placements in many internship courses.
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May I enroll in a particular internship more than once?
No, although the Federal Public Defender Internship and the U.S. Attorney Internship require a two-term commitment.
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Can I take more than one internship at a time, and is there a limit on how many I can take?
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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Do I have to pay tuition for an internship?
Yes, an internship is treated the same as any other course for tuition and financial aid purposes.
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When do internships begin and end?
Students generally begin internships at the beginning of the term and conclude prior to final exams.
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Are there any full-time internships during the academic year?
Yes. There is one full-time internship. The Semester in Practice Internship is offered as a 10-credit course.
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How do I enroll in an internship?
All internships require an application. Application information is available on the application information page.
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