Is the Externship Program a good way to get a job with the externship site after graduation?
No. It is unusual for an extern to receive a job offer from the agency in which he or she externs. Students should not take an externship for the purpose of securing permanent employment with the agency. Some judges even preclude externs from applying to be full-time clerks in the same office. Nevertheless, most students find that the experience gained during an externship is extremely valuable as they seek employment opportunities post-graduation. In addition, students who work in prosecutorial offices post-graduation often have their externship time considered in calculating starting salary.
