The School of Law offers more than fifty externships and judicial externships to students each semester for academic credit. These externships provide enriching opportunities for law students to directly observe the real world practice of law. 

Second and third year law students can apply to work with practicing attorneys in various government and non-profit agencies where they provide legal work, deal with clients, and observe real attorneys in every aspect of practice. Alternatively, third-year students can extern for one of our many state and federal court judges locally.

The externship program teaches real legal skills and provides law students the opportunity to begin creating their professional network and develop their careers well in advance of graduation. 

In addition, law students can fulfill the New York State bar pro bono requirements by completing an externship.