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Law School Course

Montgomery Externship

LAW 618 | 3-12 Hours

The Montgomery Externship is a full-time, semester-in-practice field placement course. Students will work at a government agency or nonprofit organization in Montgomery, Alabama for one academic semester. By working full-time in a legal setting, students will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work, learn first-hand about professionalism and ethics, and gain new legal skills. An attorney supervisor will provide direction and feedback to the student extern. The student will also submit reflective essays to the law school’s Director of Externships, who will provide additional feedback.