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Introduction

Select the application on the left. Be sure to follow the instructions.

Before you begin, please review the process below for setting up an externship.

1. Determine where you want to work.
   If you want to work for a judge, you'll enroll in the Judicial Program. You apply to have the school submit you as a candidate to a judge with whom we have a relationship, or you may apply for a position directly with a judge through your own network of contacts.
   
   If you want to work for a government agency or non-profit organization, the Basic Program is where you'll enroll. Refer to our online listing of the most commonly sought placements by students, or download the current listing of approved locations.  
   
   
2. Submit you application for the position.
   You need to get a position first before you can enroll in the judicial or basic program for course credit.
   
   In the Judicial Program you follow the procedures stated in the application for the judicial program in order to have the school submit you as a candidate to a judge.
   
   In the Basic Program, you apply directly with the government agency or non-profit organization. Be sure to  follow their instructions when applying for a position. How you follow instructions can influence whether or not you get the job.
   
   In either program, the Center for Advocacy and Dispute Resolution DOES NOT make the hiring decision for a position. All interviews and hiring decisions are done at the discretion of the judge, government agent, or non-profit organization.  
   
   
3. Enroll in the class component.
   When you have been offered  and accept a position, you can then enroll in the class component for your program. The application forms for both programs are located online in this site. Be sure to read each application carefully for registration requirements and procedures.   
   
   
4. Confirm your application.
   When you are approved for enrollment in the class component, you will be sent a confirming email. To complete the enrollment process, follow the instructions in that email. We will register you for the class component; you will not do that yourself through eCommons.  
   
   
5. Attend class.
   The class component is an essential part of the complete program and is what makes your job an academic experience in order to earn course credit. All assignments must be satisfactorily completed, in addition to meeting the required number of work hours for the credits selected, in order to pass the course.