Non-Profit/Government Internship
Overview
The Nonprofit/Government Internship Program at The University of Texas School of Law provides an opportunity for law students to intern at approved placements for academic credit. This course is part of the Law School’s clinical program. It is designed to give students hands-on legal experience under the close supervision of experienced attorneys in the field, as well as an in-class academic experience with a member of the clinical faculty.
The Assistant Dean for Clinical Education, Eden Harrington (eharrington@law.utexas.edu, 512/232-7068), oversees the program.
Law Students
- are eligible to participate after completing first two semesters
- earn three credits for this course and can only participate in it once
- must also enroll in Public Service Lawyering (a one-credit graded class)
- arrange their own internships (in consultation with a faculty instructor) and apply to the instructor for approval
- may not receive compensation for their work
Work Requirements
- students work for at least 180 hours, over at least ten weeks during fall and spring, and 180 hours over at least 7 weeks during summer
- an individual placement may require a greater time commitment or prior experience
- work assignments must be primarily legal in nature
Placements
- nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and labor unions are eligible; trade unions, and courts are not eligible
- must have a physical office location where a student can work
Supervising Attorneys
- must have at least three years of legal experience
- must be an individual attorney who is responsible for the student’s experience and interacts regularly with the student
- must review the “Description of Program” memo, agree to participate in the program, and maintain contact with the faculty instructor
Information for Organizations Interested in Hosting an Intern