Duke Law in DC: Externship

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This 9 credit externship is one of three components of the Duke Law in DC experience, which also includes a seminar course and a substantial research paper. With the support of the Externship Administration, students seek and secure a full-time externship position with a non-profit or government agency or office in Washington, D.C. Duke Law in DC externship students have the opportunity to gain substantial hands-on experience in order to advance their academic and professional development while working under the supervision of an attorney on high-quality real life work assignments. The Duke Law in DC Program is open to second and third year law students with permission only.