Hofstra Law in D.C. (HLDC) Externship Program Application
Enrollment in the Hofstra Law in D.C. (HLDC) Externship Program is by application only, and is limited
to students who will be in the third year of law school during their semester in Washington, D.C. In
addition, students must demonstrate that they have satisfied most or all of their graduation requirements,
including having taken and passed Lawyers’ Ethics or its equivalent. Students must not be at risk of
exceeding the limit of non-classroom hour credits if they enroll in this program. Enrollment is limited to
ten students per semester.
To apply to HLDC, students must submit this application form, a current resume, a writing sample of no
more than 10 pages, and an academic transcript by the end of January of their second year, if they wish to
participate during the fall semester of their third year. Applications should be submitted to Franca Sachs,
Executive Director of Pro Bono, Externship and Fellowship Programs, in Room 222 or via email to
Franca.Sachs@hofstra.edu.
Student Information
Name: _____________________________________________
Phone Number: _______________________________________
Email Address: ________________________________________
Expected Year of Graduation from Law School: ________
Graduation Requirements (note if “completed” or “pending”):
Pass All 1L Courses
Pass Evidence (4 credits)
Pass Professional Responsibility (2 credits)
Pass Constitutional Law I and II (6 credits)
Writing I (C+ or higher)
Writing II (C+ or higher)
Pass Skills Course(s) (2 credits)
Pass Wills, Trusts & Estates (4 credits) (if applicable)
Pass Business Organizations (4 credits) (if applicable)
Pass Criminal Procedure I (4 credits (if applicable)
Credits expected to be completed by May: _____________
Cumulative GPA: __________
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Please identify any year-long programs (e.g., journals, student organizations), if any, that you participate
in and whether you have made alternative arrangements if you are accepted in the program.
Please provide the name, title, and contact information of two references with whom we can discuss your
interest and qualifications for being admitted into HLDC.
1.
________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________
Placement Information
Please explain why you are interested in HLDC and what you hope to achieve by participating in the
program.
Please describe your areas of interest and the kind of placement you are seeking (Congressional office,
federal government agency, non-profit organization, public interest group, or special interest group).
Please identify any specific placements that you may have already identified.
Please describe any prior work experience or course work you have had that is relevant to your
participation in HLDC, and how you believe it has prepared you for your placement.
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Student’s Signature
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Date
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