Government and Nonprofit Externship Program

Through participation in the Externship Programs, students can earn academic credit for work with a nonprofit organization, a government agency, or a member of the judiciary. LL.M. students may be eligible for the program on a case‐by-case basis.

Why should I seek an externship placement?

How do I apply for a placement?

How do I receive academic credit?

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Academic Credit

Applying to the Government and Nonprofit Externship Program

Students must first secure their position at a government agency or nonprofit organization prior to applying for academic credit through the Government/Nonprofit Externship Program.

Please email Bill Powers, Director of Internship & Externship Programs, for more information about the Programs.

Semesters	Credit Hours	Grading	UHLC’s Prerequisites
Fall; Spring	2-6	Pass/Fail	Completed 1L year; good academic standing
Summer 1 (entire summer)	2-6	Pass/Fail	Completed 1L year; good academic standing
Summer 2; Summer 4 (5-week sessions)	2-3	Pass/Fail	Completed 1L year; good academic standing

Placements may have additional specific prerequisites.

Externship Application Guidelines for Academic Credit

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