International Law students who wish to work in the United States must obtain authorization through the International Student Services ("ISS") office's curricular practical training (“CPT”) program. The Law School uses course-based CPT, which requires students to register for a course related to their employment.

If the position qualifies as an externship through one of the Law School’s externship programs (see the Law School’s Externships page) and – for summer employment – you are not receiving summer public service fellowship ("SPSF") funding from the Law School for the employment, you may enroll in one of the externship courses to receive CPT. Contact the director of the relevant externship program to get more information.

If the position does not qualify as an externship and/or you are receiving SPSF funding from the Law School for the employment, you must enroll in a Directed Research with a faculty member that complements or supports the employment (see Directed Research and Directed Reading (LAW 990 & LAW 991)). Contact the Academic Advisor for assistance with enrolling in Directed Research. Once you are enrolled, contact the Associate Dean for Career and Professional Development to complete the ISS verification.

Students registering for summer CPT will be assessed tuition and fees associated with enrolling in the externship course or Directed Research.

For additional information regarding CPT, students should consult with the International Student Services office.