Program Description: The Canadian Summer Externship Program in Ottawa provides U.S. law students with an opportunity to earn six academic credits in 35 class days during the six-week period from May 15 through June 26, 2009. The program consists of two integrated components. The first is a field placement, during which the student will be working for a six-week period under the supervision of Members of Parliament or public lawyers. The second is a classroom component, which consists of an introductory course on the Canadian legal system, a series of weekly seminars on topical Canadian legal issues, and a speakers’ program featuring prominent Canadians visiting with students over lunch at the House of Commons private dining room..
Program Dates: May 15 - June 26, 2009
Eligibility: Open. Students who have completed their first year of law school and who are currently in good standing at any ABA- or state-accredited law school or recognized Canadian law school are eligible for admission.
If you have any questions, please call Professor John Reifenberg (517) 432-6818, or e-mail reifenbe@law.msu.edu.
