Externships & Field Placement Program
Why wait to practice law until after graduation when you can start while still in law school? Pacific McGeorge's Field Placement Program lets you earn law school credit while performing supervised legal work as an extern at nearly 100 approved government agencies, courts or non-profit entities where you'll have the opportunity to:
- Apply legal theory and academic principles to solve legal problems and controversies
- Develop legal research, writing, negotiation and interviewing skills
- Experience how ethical standards inform the practice of law
- Better understand the lawyer's role in our legal system
- Explore career interests in a variety of legal settings and build a professional network
Current Students
For our latest and up-to-date information, including detailed listings and descriptions of all the placements, or to schedule your appointment online, and learn about our Externship Programs visit us on our Sakai page, McGeorge Field Placement.
Career Development Office
The CDO can help you with your document review and make the right choices to match your after-school plans.
Contact Us
Field Placement Program
Email | 916.739.7188
Colleen Truden, Director
Email | 916.340.6104
Denai Burbank, Administrative Assistant
Email | 916.739.7188
