Externship Programs

The law school offers upper-division students the opportunity to earn academic credit for fieldwork performed at government agencies, legal corporate departments, law firms, non-profit organizations, and judicial chambers. Thus, the Externship Programs allow students to include practical, hands-on experience as part of their school education. Each program has a faculty-taught course component. Through these classes, students examine legal and professional issues that arise in their fieldwork, and receive an introduction to litigation preparation in anticipation of their postgraduate position. Faculty monitor the externships to ensure their quality as learning experiences. Students assume real-world responsibilities and develop professional relationships in contexts identical to those in which they may eventually practice.

For general information and application packets, please click on the Program of interest below. After reviewing this information, please contact us if you have any questions:

Externship Programs
Office Kendrick Hall, Room 335
Phone: (415) 422-4467
Fax: (415) 422-4470
Email: externships@usfca.edu