Legal Education,
Law Practice
Jun. 21, 2019
Externships: a primer
They are not only great for law students; hosts benefit, too
Anahid Gharakhanian
Professor of Legal Analysis, Writing & Skills and Director of the Externship Program
Southwestern Law School
Email: agharakhanian@swlaw.edu
Every year, thousands of law students at California schools earn credit for time spent in working in judicial chambers, governmental agencies, nonprofits, and sometimes in private firms and companies. Whether labeled as "internships," "field placements" or "externships," these experiences are a critical component of legal education and of a student's development into a legal professional. Many lawyers and law students today will tell you it was the best part of their legal education.
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