Apply to these Exciting and Prestigious 4-Credit Law Firm Externship Opportunities for Spring 2023
Exciting and Prestigious Law Firm Externship Opportunities for the Spring 2023 Legal Externship Program
For Credit Only (4 Credits)
As part of Chicago-Kent’s Spring 2023 Legal Externship Program, the two prestigious law firms listed below will select Chicago-Kent student extern. The extern receives 4 (Pass/Fail) credit hours and must devote 16 hours a week to fieldwork at one of the firms. There will also be an accompanying classroom component on designated Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m.
Take advantage of these exciting opportunities!
Participating Firms & Practice Areas:
Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, PC
The firm has a diverse portfolio of practice areas, but most notably – as it relates to this externship – concentrates in trial and litigation focusing on complex commercial matters, construction, insurance recovery, professional liability, and employment law.
Seyfarth Shaw, LLP
The selected extern will essentially become a member of the firm’s IP group for a semester, performing legal research and writing in copyright, trademark, patent, advertising, data privacy and security, Internet, and other related IP issues. The position is not limited to people with technical backgrounds.
To Apply to One of the Above Firms:
Only 2Ls and 3Ls can apply and you must have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.2.
Please submit your resume and unofficial transcript to Suzanne Blaz (sblaz@kentlaw.iit.edu) by Friday, November 11, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. Please indicate to which firm(s) you are applying.
Do not apply directly to the law firm.
Each firm will conduct its own selection process. You must accept the first offer you receive and cannot withdraw after your acceptance with the respective firm.
If you have any questions, contact Prof. Gross (vgross@kentlaw.edu)