CNYEx

Catalog description

This is a 2-12 credit externship placement during which students work under the supervision of a lawyer in offices throughout Central New York. Students gain hands-on lawyering experience working with and as lawyers in real office settings. Placement areas can be in private firms, corporations, government offices, public interest/legal aid offices, judicial placements, and non-traditional placements. The Family & Elder Law Practicum is a focused externship which offers students the unique opportunity to gain hands on experience in the broader family law practice, which includes opportunities to advocate for and protect children¿s rights and servicing those aged 60 and over and who are of low or moderate incomes. These placements can be remote or in person. All work must be performed under the direct supervision of an attorney. Professional Responsibility is a pre/co requisite class to any externship. Participation and registration in the accompanying, one credit externship seminar (Law 920) is required.