Academics

Practicums

The best legal education offers hands-on exposure to the skills that make good lawyers such effective problem solvers. The Temple Law practicum is an opportunity for students to engage in real lawyering work for credit. In these practicums, many students work at field placements under the supervision of an attorney and guidance of a full-time faculty member.

What is a Practicum?

A practicum course offers students an opportunity to earn 2 or 3 credits in connection with an unpaid experiential opportunity. There are two types of practicums: school-designed practicums (SDP) and independent practicums (IP). In a practicum course, students will:

  • Engage in a project for a real client under the supervision of an on-site practicing attorney or supervisor and a full-time faculty member.
  • Organize, sequence and reflect on their learning through biweekly meetings with a full-time faculty member.
  • Complete a minimum of 10 hours of experiential work each week (not including travel time) for a 3 credit Practicum OR 6.5 hours of experiential work each week (not including travel time) for a 2 credit Practicum each week for 14 weeks.
  • Submit weekly emails to the full-time faculty member that include hours completed, a description of all work, and a self-evaluation of any work completed.
  • Complete an online three-part module on bias, cross-cultural competency, and racism (or request an exemption if completed in a previous semester).

Guidelines for Practicum Students (PDF)

To apply for a practicum, visit the Practicum Registration page

Sample Placements

Temple practicum placements have included work with the following organizations:

  • Public Health Management Corporation
  • International Office of Migration
  • Philadelphia Housing Authority
  • Environmental Protection Agency
  • Federal Judicial Center
  • United States Department of Education
  • Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office
  • Community Legal Services
  • ACLU
  • Delaware County District Attorney’s Office
  • Veteran’s Administration
  • Securities and Exchange Commission
  • Internal Revenue Service
  • Chester County District Attorney’s Office
  • Bucks County Defender’s Office
  • Women Against Abuse
  • Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office
  • Juvenile Law Center
  • Aramark – Compliance Department

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