- In addition to fieldwork, you must enroll in the appropriate externship course:
- Professional Competency for a first externship, or
- Advanced Professional Competency for a second or third externship.
- These courses are designed to support your professional development by encouraging reflection, connecting practical experiences to legal theory, and strengthening core competencies. Academic requirements typically include:
- Reflective journals or discussion posts analyzing your work, growth, and ethical considerations
- Goal-setting and self-assessment exercises at the beginning and end of the term
- Regular meetings with program faculty
- Maintaining and submitting time logs throughout the semester