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Law School Course

Corporate Externship

LAW 846 | 3-12 Hours

In the Corporate Externship course, students are placed in positions in corporations, universities and other related settings, for which they receive variable hours of class credit depending on hours worked per week throughout the semester at their placement. Linking theory and practice, these externships provide experience in and direct exposure to a legal work setting and allow participating students to develop their professional identity in a work environment while enrolled in law school. This course includes discussion about the development of a professional identity and includes material on bias, cross-cultural competency, and racism.