Curricular Practical Training (CPT) for International Law students

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, and the externship director will complete the ISS verification.

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 Law 856: Understanding American Law Practice. This 1-credit course meets asynchronously and is designed to foster students' professional identity development within American legal practice and complement law students' legal employment. Course assignments include readings and written reflections where students reflect upon their specific work experiences within the context of course topics. The course instructor will complete the ISS verification. 

Students registering for summer CPT will be assessed tuition and fees associated with enrolling in the externship course or Understanding American Law Practice.

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