Externships
/ɛksˈtɜrnʃɪps/
Definitions
- (n.) Supervised practical legal training placements, usually part of law school curricula, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in a legal environment.
She completed several externships at different courts to enhance her legal skills.
Forms
- externship
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Commentary
Externships differ from internships mainly in their academic credit and supervision structure, often integrated formally into legal education programs.
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