Applications for the Fall term 2013 will be due as described below under Appliocation Process." An informational meeting will be held WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, when you can meet representatives of many placements. On-ine applications will be due by Friday, March 29.
Information Meeting for Fall 2013 Webcast
Applications for the Spring term will be due during the registration period for that term, and an informational meeting will be scheduled for the end of October. At any time, however, you can contact Prof. Katz, or Prof. Legge for guidance about your individual situation.
Externship Course Descriptions - This link connects you to the approved course description, which includes the prerequisites and content for Practice Externship, Practice Externship II, Judicial Externship and Judicial Externship II.
Externship Limits on Enrollment- This link explains how many externship credits may be earned, and reviews limits created by the noncourse rules, and limits on enrolling in clinic and externship during the same term.
Externship Application Process- Check this page carefully when you are applying for an externship for the coming term.
Judicial Chambers List- Information about federal and state courts in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
Criminal Practice List- Information about federal and state prosecutors and defenders in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Civil Practice List- Information about civil law agencies, including local, state and federal government agencies and public interest organizations.
Externship Writing Credit- You may be able to earn basic or intensive writing credit at an externship placement. Read this to learn the requirements.
Externship Skills Credit- You may be able to earn skills course credit at a Practice Externship (civil or criminal). Read this to learn the requirements.
Externship Educational Goals- You will be asked to identify personal learning goals for your experience. This document will explain general educational goals and suggest individual goals that many students have considered important.
Externship Student Practice Rules- Links to a summary and text of rules for federal and state courts in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, including instructions for students and placements about compliance with the rules.
Summer Externship- Please read this if you will have an unpaid public interest position over the summer and would like to consider earning credit.