The J.D./M.A. Program offers students the opportunity to participate in a semester-long externship (12-credits), working on issues of gender and the law at public interest organizations throughout the nation.  This aspect of the Program enables students to work with experienced advocates, as well as to apply their knowledge to the latest legal issues.  Students have the opportunity to apply the theory and doctrine acquired in their studies, as well as analyze their practical experiences in a unique academic format.

Externship Requirements:

• Take a two-credit practical lawyering course;
• Spend ten weeks of a semester working on issues concerning gender and the law at a public interest organization;
• Write a seminar paper under the supervision of a faculty advisor; and
• Present experiences and research in the form of a conference paper.

The J.D./M.A. Program works to pair students with organizations that match each individual’s interests.  Students have completed externships at prestigious, national organizations, including:

• National Women’s Law Center (Washington, DC)
• The Women’s Law Project (Pittsburgh, PA)
• Legal Momentum (New York, NY and Washington, DC)
• Equality Now (New York City, NY)