MSU Law Externship Program

All externships include a seminar component or other faculty-guided reflection. This component assists students in identifying future employment goals, plans, and opportunities. Students must complete all course requirements, which include reflective writing assignments, timely hour tracking, and discussions with other students in the Externship Program.

1. Review the MSU Law Externship Handbook (PDF).
2. Track your hours throughout the externship in CASE in the Experiential Learning tab under the Hours Log. A 3-credit externship requires 135 hours of work, a 6-credit externship requires 270 hours of work, and a 9-credit externship requires 405 hours of work. Students must complete these hours over 14 weeks during the spring or fall semesters, and at least seven weeks during the summer semester.
3. Seminar hours DO NOT count toward hour requirements.
4. Students must attend all seminar meetings and complete all assignments.
5. Students may not participate in a clinic and an externship in the same semester.
6. Students may not participate in a study abroad program and an externship in the same semester.

1. Confirm with your Supervising Attorney that s/he has completed an Employer Evaluation Form. CSO will send the link to your Supervising Attorney.
2. Complete a Student Evaluation of the Externship Site, which will be sent to you by CSO.
3. Complete the Course Evaluation of the seminar, which will be distributed by your Seminar Professor.
4. Finalize your hour log in CASE and click “Submit for Approval.” This allows the Director of Externships to confirm your completion of these requirements.