Law Practice
Dec. 13, 2019
Recruiting the right law student for your externship opportunity
Regardless of the approach, it is important for the schools and the interested students to have a clear understanding of what you are looking for in an extern.
Laura Riley
Laura Riley is a writer and social justice attorney in L.A. She co-teaches the Veterans Legal Practicum at USC Gould School of Law and co-chairs the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles' Homeless Veterans Program
Schools have varied approaches when students apply to externships. Some submit candidates for your review; other schools may leave it up to students to apply directly. Some ask that you post opportunities on internal career boards; some circulate opportunities to specific students or student groups. Regardless of the approach, it is important for the schools and the interested students to have a clear understanding of what you are looking for in an extern.
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