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Semester in Practice


Request to Enroll

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I. Basic Information

Name:
VLS Class:
VLS Student Number:
Preferred Semester:
Current Phone:
Email Address:

II. Program Options

I would like to be considered for (check all that apply):
Program Type Program Preference
(if more than one, rank 1 to 3, 1 being the highest)
Full-Time  
Part-Time  
Judicial  

III. Program Deadlines

  • A. Fall Semester: Students interested in doing an SiP during the Fall Semester
    • 1. (Full-Time): February 1
    • 2. (Part-Time): A request to enroll in the part-time program must be completed by April 15, and students must meet with an SiP faculty member and identify a likely field supervisor no later than May 1.
  • B. Spring Semester: Students interested in doing an SiP during the Spring Semester (Full- and Part-Time):
    • September 15th

IV. Requirements to Fulfill Prior to Enrolling

Before you may enroll in the SiP Program there are two things we strongly encourage you to do:

  • A. Have a meeting with your faculty advisor and discuss how an externship would fit into your overall academic plan.
  • B. Have a meeting with staff in Career Services to review your resume, writing sample and career goals.

In order to schedule a meeting with SiP/Externship Faculty, you need to complete the following:

  • A. Read the section in the Academic Regulations that pertains to full and/or part time externships.
  • B. Give program coordinator:
    • Your resume
    • One or two writing samples
    • For VLS students, a list of three references, two of them VLS faculty. From transfer/visitors, a letter of reference from a former employer, professor or other professional who knows you and can speak to your maturity and ability to benefit from a field based experience.
    • A copy of your Cumulative Grade Report which can be obtained by sending a request and Student ID to registrar@vermontlaw.edu.
    • Answers to the following questions. Your answers will not be read by potential mentors.
Questions
What are your goals for your 3 years in law school?
How do you intend to integrate or imagine integrating your learning in law school with the work you eventually plan to do?
What practical experience, legal and non-legal, do you already have?
Is there relevant course work you must complete before you graduate? Are there courses you really want to take?
What do you imagine a SiP (whether full-time, part-time, or judicial) can add to your overall legal education?
Do you already have specific ideas about where you would like to spend a SiP or with whom? (Remember, please do NOT contact potential mentors prior to meeting with a faculty member in the SiP program).
Who is your faculty advisor or advisor in fact? Have you met with him or her to discuss your interest in SiP?

Related documents
For each item, attach a file that contains the information. To attach a file, click the "Browse" button, locate the file on your computer, and select it using the "Open" button in the "Choose File" window.
Writing Sample #1
(optional) Writing Sample #2
References
Resume
Transcript
NOTE: WE WILL NOT CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION COMPLETE UNLESS WE RECEIVE YOUR RESUME, LIST OF REFERENCES, TRANSCRIPT AND WRITING SAMPLES IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT.

V. Program Requirements

A. Program Requirements for Full-Time Semester in Practice:

In order for students to be eligible to participate in a full time Semester in Practice Program students must:

  • 1. Be in their 4th or 5th semester of the JD program; and have at least a 2.4 grade point average.
  • 2. Be in their 6th semester and have:
    • a. A 3.2 grade point average
    • b. Is a participant in the General Practice Program (and has obtained the approval of the GPP Director); or is a participant in the International and Comparative Law Certificate Program, or the JD/MEM or JD/MBA Dual Degree Program.

B. Program Requirements for Part-Time Semester in Practice:

In order for students to be eligible to participate in a part-time Semester in Practice Program students must:

  • 1. Be in their 4th, 5th or 6th semester of the JD program; and have at least a 2.4 grade point average.
Please contact Externship faculty Christine Cimini (ccimini@vermontlaw.edu) (1281) or Jeffry White (x1156) or jwhite@vermontlaw.edu) or the Externship Program Coordinator Shannon Leach (sleach@vermontlaw.edu) (x1259) with any questions.