Does Chapman allow students to work while in law school?
During your first year of law school, we strongly advise against working. After the first year, many students balance law school, work, internships, etc. We do understand that circumstances may require that a few students work; however, students should work as few hours as possible, and the ABA prohibits students from working more than 20 hours per week while in law school. Students are encouraged to gain practical experience during the summer following their first year of law school either as a paid law clerk or as an extern.
During your first year of law school, we strongly advise against working. After the first year, many students balance law school, work, internships, etc. We do understand that circumstances may require that a few students work; however, students should work as few hours as possible, and the ABA prohibits students from working more than 20 hours per week while in law school. Full time program students are encouraged to gain practical experience during the summer following their first year of law school either as a paid law clerk or as an extern.
