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LAW 855

FIELD PLACEMENT

1-10 credits.

A unique, hands-on opportunity to participate in the many facets of legal practice, including (but not limited to) litigation, drafting, policy creation and implementation, and the regulatory process. Under the supervision of on-site externship supervisory attorneys, and through reflection led by Law School faculty, gain first-hand understanding of working in the legal community.

Prerequisites & course information

Requisites: Declared in Law JD Course Designation: Grad 50% - Counts toward 50% graduate coursework requirement Repeatable for Credit: Yes, unlimited number of completions Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Integrate legal knowledge and skills into practical legal experience. Audience: Graduate 2. Reflect on legal experiences to assess skills. Audience: Graduate 3. Develop professional identity. Audience: Graduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Integrate legal knowledge and skills into practical legal experience. Audience: Graduate 2. Reflect on legal experiences to assess skills. Audience: Graduate 3. Develop professional identity. Audience: Graduate

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