Academic Year 2025-2026 Student Extern Manual

Student Extern Manual

The J.D. Externship Program

Dear J.D. Externship Student,

Welcome to Georgetown Law’s J.D. Externship Program! This manual is designed to introduce you to the Law School’s Externship Program, provide advice on being a successful extern, and answer any questions that you might have about the process—from tips on identifying qualifying externship placements, to eligibility criteria, to fieldwork requirements, to enrolling in the required companion seminar.

Georgetown Law’s J.D. Externship Program is dynamic, with both in-class and fieldwork components that each involve their own academic and administrative requirements. As such, it is important to familiarize yourself with the complete contents of this Manual to ensure you receive credit for your participation in the program. Additionally, we want the externship to be a successful educational experience for you from day one, so the Manual also includes practical tips on maximizing the externship experience.

We hope you will find the answers to any questions you have in this Manual, but if not, please stop by our office in McDonough 421 on Wednesdays and Fridays from  8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or email us at lawexp@georgetown.edu(This link opens in a new tab). We hope your externship experience is a rewarding and enjoyable one!

Sincerely,
The Experiential Education Team

Maura DeMouy
Assistant Dean, Experiential Education

Juliana Siconolfi
Senior Director, Experiential Education