Law Course Catalog

7578. Semester in D.C. Field Placement

12.00 credits

Prerequisites: None.

Grading Basis: Pass/Not Pass

In this field placement, students will perform substantive legal work in a qualifying government agency, public interest legal organization, congressional office, or other legal practice in Washington, D.C. Students will complete 540 hours over the spring semester, an average of 38.5 hours/week over 14 weeks, and will earn 12 academic credits. Students enrolled in this field placement must be concurrently enrolled in LAW 7577: Role of the DC Lawyer.