new tmsl externship program informational _march23_2016_open_house.pdf · 2016. 6. 13. · •...
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TMSL Externship Program
InformationalMARCH 23, 2016
Prof. Stephanie Smith Ledesma, MA, JD, CWLS
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Externship-mandatory?
• NOT FOR THE 2016-2017 graduating class.
• YES, if you are a 2L YOU WILL NOT BE REQUIRED TO HAVE 6 HOURS OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING.
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ExternshiP DIRECTOR?
• Professor Stephanie Smith Ledesma• Room 236 F• 512-228-2307• [email protected]
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What is an Externship?
• Externships are experientiallearning opportunities.
• Students gain practical work experience in exchange for course credit.
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What is THE VALUE OF AN Externship?
• Practical work experience.
• Puts you an even playing field when competing for post-law school jobs.
• Makes you relevant to employers.
• Shows you are an asset to future employer because you will have demonstrated skills in this profession.
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Do you have to pay for the externship class?
• Yes
• Because you earn course credit, you have to register for the course and pay for the externship course just like any other course.
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Can I get paid in my Externship?
• No
• Students Earn academic credit instead of financial compensation.• You cannot GET PAID, and earn
credit.• ABA rule.
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Can I work for my family ?
• No
• Students may not earn externship credit by working with a family member or relative.
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Can I work for a private law firm ?
• See Professor Ledesma
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How much credit do I get?
• Students Earn academic credit .• Fall or Spring (6 Hours)
• 4 hours of course credit-placement• 240 hours for the semester• 17 hours per week PLUS
• 2 hours of course credit- classroom • Class meets one every 2-3 weeks
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HOW MUCH CREDIT DO I GET IN THE SUMMER?
• Students Earn academic credit .• Summer
• 3 hours of course credit-placement• 180 hours for the summer• 40 hours per week is the expectation
• 4.5 weeks approximately
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CAN I HAVE MULTIPLE ExternshipS?
• No
• Students Earn academic credit .• If you work more than 240 hours
during the Fall or Spring or more than 180 hours for the Summer, you DO NOT EARN MORE CREDIT.
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CAN I HAVE MULTIPLE ExternshipS?
• Multiple Externships• You can work in multiple placements, but
you can only earn externship credit ONCE.
• There is no EXTERNSHIP I AND EXTERNSHIP II
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Where are the Externship placEment options?
• Placements:County JudgesState JudgesFederal JudgesNon-ProfitsGovernmental OfficesPrivate Firms with Pro Bono opp.
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Who can participate in the program?
• 3L’s or Rising 3L’s
• Taken or Taking Professional Responsibility
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How to apply:Requirements
•Two Steps
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How to apply:Requirements
• STEP 1• COMPLETE EXTERNSHIP APPLICATION
• Completed Application• Current Résumé• Current Writing Sample• Statement of Intent• Current Transcript• Passport Photo• Copy of Driver’s License
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How to apply:Requirements
• STEP 2INTERVIEW: Sign up sheets available.
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FAQ’S
• I already have a job, and I like it… can I get externship credit for it?• No.• You HAVE TO REGISTER FOR THE
COURSE, just like any other course. You cannot register retroactively.
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FAQ
• When is the deadline to apply?• First come, first served.• The most highly coveted
opportunities fill up fast, example Judicial Externships for the summer.
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FAQ
• If I have questions about after this meeting who can I contact
• Prof. Stephanie Smith Ledesma• Room 236 F• [email protected]• 512-228-2307