Externship Information for Applicants

The externship is uncompensated and is among positions at government agencies and not-for-profit organizations for which academic credit is available through the Field Placement Program at the School of Law. Information about the Field Placement Program is available at: law.ku.edu/field-placement-program.

In the fall and spring semesters, the extern may choose to receive between two and six hours of credit.  Each credit-hour represents 42.5 hours of work.   The extern must enroll for at least two credits and work at least 85 hours.

Interested students may apply by submitting a letter explaining their interest in, and their qualifications for, the externship, along with a resume to:

Marie A. Taylor, Senior Associate General Counsel
Office of the General Counsel, University of Kansas
1450 Jayhawk Blvd., 245 Strong hall
Lawrence, KS 66045-7535