Work alongside a practicing attorney and gain hands-on experience in business law that best aligns with your career aspirations.
Real Life. Real Law. What You’ll Do.
While each clinic placement is unique, here are some of what you can expect to be involved in.
Research
Draft legal documents
Participate in client meetings
Assist in discovery
Observe or assist in court
General office work
Where You’ll Work
Where you’ll work is up to you, but your placement must be approved by a faculty member who teaches a related subject and the clinical director. Use it to discover first-hand what it’s like to be a business lawyer or an IP lawyer.
Seminar & Clinic Details
The Seminar
You’ll meet periodically with the faculty adviser to explore the relationship between the principles covered in the class and your fieldwork. You’ll also submit weekly journals, describing and reflecting on your field experiences.
Fieldwork
You’ll average five hours per week for 65 hours per semester.
Requirements
Business Organizations is the co/prerequisite for all business practice credit placements, which satisfy the experiential education requirement.
Stories of Success
“Choosing a law school with a part-time program enabled me to pursue my dream of becoming an attorney and provided the flexibility to build my Résumé through full-time internships, clinics, and employment.”
“I was able to experience what life is really like as counsel for an international corporation.”
“Our graduates stay, grow their careers, and help build our communities. We’re woven into the fabric of New England.”
“There are hundreds of law schools to choose from, but very few of them leave the impression New England Law does on its students.”
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I take this clinic?
You’re eligible to take this seminar and clinic or another in your second year. You may take up to four clinics before you graduate.
How does this experience differ from other clinics and externships?
With faculty approval, the business practice credit allows you to tailor the placement to your specific business law interests.
What does the course entail?
You will complete an average of five hours of fieldwork per week for 65 hours per semester, submit a weekly journal reflecting on your experiences, and meet periodically with your faculty adviser.
Does this course satisfy the experiential education requirement?
Are there other requirements I should know about?
Business Organizations is the co/prerequisite for all placements.
Who should I contact if I have additional questions about this clinic?
Email your questions to Russell Engler, Director of Clinical Programs.
Related Clinics, Concentrations, and Experiences
Business and Intellectual Property Law Clinic
Business Law Concentration
Small Firm Practice
Summer Fellowship Program
Pro Bono
Advocacy & Skills Teams
Judicial Internships
Center for Business Law
The Lawyering Process
Contact Us
New England Law Admissions staff is here to help you through the application process. If you have any questions, please complete the form below or contact the Office of Admissions at admit@nesl.edu or call 617-422-7210.