Education Law
Jan. 2, 2026
AB 1155: Ending the choice between pay and credit in law school
Effective Aug. 1, 2026, Assembly Bill (AB) 1155 will require California law schools to give students academic credit for externships even when paid. Traditionally, schools exercised discretion to prohibit students from receiving both compensation and school credit for externships, often forcing students to choose between financial stability and academic progress.
The McGeorge School of Law Student Bar Association sponsored the bill, and Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra) introdu...
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