Externship
/ɪkˈstɜrnʃɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) A temporary, supervised practical experience in a professional setting, often legal, undertaken typically by students or trainees.
The law student completed a summer externship at the district attorney’s office.
Forms
- externships
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Commentary
Externships usually differ from internships by being shorter and more observational, often without compensation.
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