Public Interest & Pro Bono Programs

Externships

Individual Externships

2 to 4 credits, with option for 1 to 2 credit research paper

To register for Individual Externship credit:

  1. fill out Externship Registration Form, obtain required signatures, and submit to Dean Bart
  2. complete NC Bar "Student Certification Regarding the Rules of Professional Conduct" form (submit to Registrar's Office)
  3. complete NC Bar "Law School Certification" form (submit to Registrar's Office)

See North Carolina State Bar Rules, Chapter 1. Rules and Regulations of the North Carolina State Bar, Subchapter C. Rules Governing the Board of Law Examiners and the Training of Law Students.

Faculty-Mentored Externships

Full-semester externships for up to 14 credits

Faculty-mentored externships require Curriculum Committee approval. Please see Dean Bart for more information.

Integrated Externships

Faculty-taught course that integrates a shared-theme externship experience with complimenting seminar

Duke in D.C.

Federal Public Defender's Office (Raleigh) Integrated Externship

NC Public Policy Integrated Externship