University of Notre Dame Lawyering Practice Externship

University of Notre Dame Lawyering Practice Externship gives law students a chance to practice their legal skills while still in college. By spending a few hours a week in a legal setting, students can gain experience as well as college credit.

Externs work an average of 8-10 hours a week. Placements can be in courts, governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations, or in-house corporate counsel offices. Experience will vary by position but all externs will have an opportunity to practice an area of law that meets their career goals and expectations.

In addition to work, externs will participate in seminars each week. The externship placements can be in Michigan as well as other locations such as Chicago and Indianapolis.

What's the difference between internships and externships?

Credits earned are three credits for 8 hours of field work, and four credits for 12 hours of field work. All second- and third-year law students are eligible to apply. Externships must be approved by the student's faculty advisor.

The location VARIES.

For more details, visit law.nd.edu/academics/clinics-and-experiential-learning/externships/lawyering-practice-externship/