Windsor Law Externship Program
Windsor Law’s Externship Program places students in law firms, non-profits, non-government organizations, courts, and other law-related organizations under the supervision of a licensed lawyer. Students participate in a preparatory seminar and are provided both on-site and academic supervision throughout the term. The Externship Program incorporates work-integrated and skills-based learning alongside critical reflection, self-directed personal and career planning, focus on ethical and professional practice, and engagement with access to justice in theory and practice.
Windsor Law’s Externship Program consists of two distinct but complementary portions: a seminar course titled “Learning in Place” and the placement itself entitled “Externship Placement”. The seminar will consist of pre-placement training, ongoing support and a final presentation. The Externship Program includes a competitive application process, an array of placement sites, and a seminar that integrates the academic and work-based components of the program. Placements will vary from term to term. Students must enrol in both the seminar and work portions simultaneously.
Fall 2026 Placement Participants:
Information coming soon.
Windsor Law Externship Program Application (Fall 2026)
* Winter Term Application will take place later this Fall.
Windsor Law’s Externship Program places students in law firms, non-profits, non-government organizations, courts, and community collectives under the supervision of a licensed lawyer. Students participate in a weekly seminar and are provided both on-site and academic supervision throughout the term. The Externship Program incorporates work-iinformed and skills-based learning alongside critical reflection, self-directed personal and career planning, focus on ethical and professional practice, and engagement with access to justice in theory and practice.
Windsor Law’s Externship Program consists of two distinct but complementary portions: a seminar course titled “Learning in Place” (2 credits) and the placement itself entitled “Externship Placement” (4 credits). The Externship Program includes an array of placement sites, and a seminar that integrates the academic and work-based components of the program. Placements will vary from term to term. Students must enrol in both the seminar and work portions simultaneously.
To view all the Placement participating in Fall 2026 Term please review the Profile summaries under the Placement Tab. If you have any specific questions about a placement, you may contact Legal Career Consultant, Kristijana Gavrovski. You can also book with her or any of the CSO Team via Symplicity for assistance with your applications.
Applications will be reviewed by the Externship Director, Prof. Smyth in consultation with the Placement Supervisor. Successful applicants will be asked to complete an interview before they are selected for a position.
Students must simultaneously enrol in both the seminar (5932-01) and placement (5933-01) portions of the program for a total of 6 credits (2 for the seminar, 4 for the placement).
Thank you for your interest in Windsor Law Externship Program. If you would like to learn more please connect with us via externship@uwindsor.ca.
If you have any questions, please connect with us via externship@uwindsor.ca
