Externships

Anthem, Corporate Counsel Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Anthem, Inc. is working to transform health care with trusted and caring solutions. Through its affiliated health plans, Anthem companies deliver a number of leading health benefit solutions through a broad portfolio of integrated health care plans and related services, along with a wide range of specialty products such as life and disability insurance benefits, dental, vision, behavioral health benefit services, as well as long term care insurance and flexible spending accounts. With nearly 69 million people served by its affiliated companies including more than 37 million enrolled in its family of health plans, Anthem is one of the largest health benefits companies in the United States. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Anthem, Inc. is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association serving members in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin; and specialty plan members in other states. One in nine Americans receives coverage for their medical care through Anthem's affiliated plans.

Carrier Corporation, In-House Corporate Counsel Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Carrier Corporation is a leader in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration technology. Founded by the inventor of modern air conditioning, Carrier is part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. For more information, visit carrier.com/residential. This externship placement provides students with the experience and insight derived from working in the in-house legal department of a multinational business corporation. These include drafting and reviewing commercial agreements, engaging in legal research and preparing memoranda regarding federal, state and local regulatory issues confronting the corporation, data privacy law, reviewing marketing approaches for compliance with trademark and advertising laws, and otherwise assisting in legal work typical of that performed by corporate counsel.

Cummins, Corporate Counsel Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Description forthcoming.

JD Finish Line, In-House Corporate Counsel Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
This externship placement provides students with the experience and insight derived from working in the in-house legal department of a business corporation. These include drafting and reviewing commercial leases, preparing employment related memoranda, negotiating commercial contractual agreements, reviewing marketing approaches for compliance, and otherwise assisting in legal work typical of that performed by corporate counsel. Externs will work directly with attorneys and legal department staff. Externs will be able to observe and participate in department meetings and work with team members to experience first-hand operations for an in-house corporate legal department.

MOBI, Corporate Counsel Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
This externship placement provides students with the experience and insight derived from working in the in-house legal department of a business corporation. These include drafting and reviewing commercial leases, engaging in legal research and preparing memoranda regarding federal, state and local regulatory issues confronting the corporation, reviewing marketing approaches for law compliance, and otherwise assisting in legal work typical of that performed by corporate counsel. P: Closely Held Business Organizations (DN645) or Publicly Traded Corporations (DN646).

Old National Bancorp (2 or 3 cr.) D802
This externship's intention is to provide an environment in which the Legal Department Extern will have meaningful legal work, be able to participate in the day to day work of the General Counsel office of Old National, and learn important aspects of in-house corporate legal life. Old National has a collegial department with members who work to support each other, while providing excellent service, and serving as trusted advisors to the Bank and the Bankcorp. Research topics could include: Employment, corporate governance, SEC, UCC perfection issues, Bankruptcy and collections.

OneAmerica, Corporate Counsel Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
OneAmerica is an Indianapolis-based financial services company with more than 2,000 employees, $70 billion of assets under administration, and 140 years of foundation in the financial industry. The companies of OneAmerica provide customers retirement products and services, individual life insurance and annuities, asset-based long-term care, and employee benefits. This externship will provide law students with opportunities to assist with matters that arise in the Legal/Compliance department of a financial services company. The extern will be exposed to issues concerning federal securities and state insurance laws, engage in legal research and preparing memoranda regarding regulatory issues confronting the companies of OneAmerica, and otherwise assist in work typical of that performed by Legal/Compliance department personnel.

Roche, Corporate Counsel Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
This externship is with Roche Diagnostics' U.S. research and development, laboratory, manufacturing, distribution, information technology and corporate headquarters operations in Indianapolis. The extern's work will primarily involve evaluation and analysis of invention disclosures, preparation of information disclosure statements, analysis of search results, assistance with validity and infringement opinions, and/or analysis of competitor patents. The student will interact with in-house attorneys, research and development departments, inventors, and project managers with expertise in a variety of healthcare technical fields.

Federal Court Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Students work in the chambers of one of the federal judges or magistrates in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana (Indianapolis) or other districts during the summer. These externships generally require a great deal of research and writing with a limited opportunity to observe court proceedings. Federal court externs may not be employed at a law firm during the period of their externship. (More about Court Externships)

State Appellate Court Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Externs generally work on draft opinions under the direction of the judge and judicial clerks at the Indiana Court of Appeals (or another state appellate court during the summer). Most of the Indiana courts caseload is criminal, although students may sometimes work on civil cases as well. (More about Court Externships)

State Supreme Court Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Externs for the Indiana Supreme Court work primarily work transfer memos, which require summarizing and analyzing briefs and lower court opinions in making recommendations regarding discretionary review. Summer externships may be available with other state supreme courts. Students interested in externships with the Indiana Supreme Court must submit application materials directly to the justice(s) by the deadlines noted at the Indiana Supreme Court website. (More about Court Externships)

State Trial Court Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Externships are available in the Marion Circuit Superior Court or with state trial court judges in other counties. These externships offer the greatest opportunity to observe court proceedings and usually include considerable interaction with the judge. Students in Marion County may request placements in civil, commercial, criminal, or family court. (More about Court Externships)

US Bankruptcy Court Diversity Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Student externs move among chambers in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Indiana during the fall, spring, or summer term. These externships require a great deal of research and writing and also include opportunity to observe court proceedings, meet with judges and their clerks, meet with the Bankruptcy Trustee, and may include engagement with counsel for parties. Bankruptcy Court externs may not be employed at a law firm during the period of their externship. The diversity externship is meant to strengthen the bankruptcy bar with candidates from non-traditional backgrounds. All are welcome to apply. (May not be offered every term.)

Hamilton County Prosecution Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
As a summer extern, you will have the opportunity to assist in the review, preparation, and (if appropriate) trial of criminal cases alongside our Deputy Prosecuting Attorneys. In most situations, you would be paired with an attorney who manages a certain caseload. Courtroom experience will be available and encouraged for certified interns. Skills involved include research, creative thinking, oral argument, and case organization and preparation. Commonly known as the Hamilton County Prosecutor’s Office, the Prosecuting Attorney and his deputies represent the State of Indiana in criminal, juvenile, and Title IV-D causes heard in the Hamilton Circuit, Superior, and City Courts. Externships are unpaid.

Prosecution Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Externs work in county Prosecutor’s Offices gaining hands-on experience by working under the direction of supervising prosecutors. Students who are eligible for certification as legal interns may carry an actual case load and represent the State in court. Non-certified students may conduct legal research, draft motions, observe and critique trials, take witness statements, and participate in the fact investigation process. Through the externship placement and classroom discussions with other interns, students will gain a better understanding of the major legal, practical, and ethical issues associated with criminal law practice.

Public Defender Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Externs work under the supervision of public defenders in Marion County (or other jurisdictions) interviewing clients and witnesses, investigating facts, and drafting legal documents. Students who are Certified Legal Interns may also speak in court and try criminal cases with appropriate supervision. Externs will write reflective essays and meet periodically with the faculty supervisor.

Environmental Advocacy Externship (2 cr.) D802
This placement is with one of several environmental and natural resource organizations and agencies working at a local, state, and regional level. Placement opportunities vary. Recent placements have included the Sierra Club, Save the Dunes, Indiana Kids for the Environment (IKE), and the Hoosier Environmental Council (HEC). Through these placements, students have helped to provide public interest representation on environmental issues pending before administrative agencies and state and federal courts, and have worked to address policy issues before legislative and regulatory bodies.

Trout Unlimited Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Trout Unlimited is a leading conservation-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with over 400 grassroots chapters and councils dedicated to preserving and protecting our cold-water resources, trout, and salmon populations for future generations. We work tirelessly to advocate for and advance sustainable practices, support conservation initiatives, and raise awareness about the importance of our cold-water resources. Trout Unlimited is widely recognized as one of the most impactful organizations in the aquatic conservation space. As the Grassroots Legal, Governance, and Compliance Extern (GLGCE), you will play a crucial role in supporting our organization's legal, governance, compliance, and reporting processes. The position offers a unique opportunity to blend legal and compliance skills with operational responsibilities, providing a versatile workload for a candidate who is eager to learn and grow in the conservation space. The GLGCE may analyze state rules on charitable fundraising, research business registration, and transition to liability concerns related to a stream restoration project, all within the same day. There will also be substantive opportunities to participate in the development of systems and processes to drive compliance and help tell the story of TU’s impact across the nation. The GLGCE may also interface with senior staff, including TU’s General Counsel and its Vice President of Volunteer Operations, to learn about their experiences in working with a national conservation-based nonprofit organization, the conservation industry, and professional development. This role will require strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving, a good sense of humor, and the ability to work independently.

Indianapolis and Marion County Office of Corporation Counsel Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
The Office of Corporation Counsel serves as the law firm for Indianapolis and Marion County. Its functions include prosecuting violations of the civil code; counseling city/county parties; investigating and seeking to resolve claims of discrimination; and defending city/county parties in court cases. This externship will provide experience and insight to students derived from working with corporation counsel in the various functions of the agency.

Internal Revenue Service Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Externs work on a variety of Internal Revenue Service issues relating to federal and state taxation, including research on estate and gift tax law and review of trusts and wills to determine tax consequences. Externs also assist IRS staff attorneys in the valuation of assets included in tax returns.

Program on Law and State Government Externship Course (2-4 cr.) D802
Externship students learn about the practice of law with a combination of legal externship placement at one of over 60 law offices and agencies within the executive and legislative branches of Indiana's state government and discussion based class meetings. The class meetings explore topics such as public records laws, ethical considerations for the public lawyer, rulemaking and the administrative process, federalism and state sovereignty, state supported speech, and state budgeting issues. Two or three (students choose between a 2 credit or 3 credit externship) of the externships credits are graded S/F, based upon satisfaction of externship requirements, with the remaining credit carrying a course grade based upon performance in the classroom component of the course.) (Application Link | More info: PLSG web site)

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Regional Counsel (2 or 3 cr.) D802
The Veterans Affairs Regional Counsel provides counsel to the federal agency responsible for the execution of laws, regulations, and policies governing veterans' benefits. Externs will serve to meet the legal needs of veterans, most particularly in the areas of veterans' benefits and homelessness. Working closely with the VA Regional Counsel legal team to apply statutory, administrative and common law, externs will develop legal skills in client counseling, negotiation, fact investigation, and legal research. The externship is a two or three credit, pass or fail, course. Students must complete and document 100/150 hours of Office of Regional Counsel externship activity, which corresponds generally to eight (8-10) hours per week. In addition, externs maintain journal entries, attend scheduled meetings with the Faculty Supervisor, and submit a final evaluation.

U.S. Bankruptcy Trustee Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
The externship is with the Office of the United States Trustee of the U.S. Department of Justice. Students will receive exposure to consumer bankruptcy law through examining basic bankruptcy case documents and observing meetings of creditors and court hearings in consumer cases; students will receive exposure to corporate reorganization law through examining Chapter 11 case documents and pleadings and observing meetings of creditors and court hearings in Chapter 11 cases.

United States Attorney's Office (2 or 3 cr.) D802
The United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Indiana is offering externships for well qualified, highly motivated, and diverse 2L and 3L candidates who attend Indiana University's McKinney School of Law. The United States Attorney has the responsibility and authority to prosecute violations of federal criminal statutes, defend the government in civil actions, seek the enforcement of a variety of civil enforcement statutes, and represent the United States in all federal appeals arising in the district. Chosen students will primarily assist Assistant United States Attorneys with all facets of case preparation including: researching legal issues; drafting/writing motions, briefs and pleadings; assisting with case evaluations; preparing counsel for court appearances and oral arguments; and providing trial support. The office will endeavor to expose clerks to various practice areas, providing them with opportunities to produce strong samples of written work, to gain exposure to different types of law, observe court proceedings, and to develop other skills used in legal advocacy. Students are required to spend two full days weekly for thirteen weeks—a minimum of 200 hours are required for this externship. Those hours over 150 can be counted as pro bono. For the Spring, the application window is September 25—October 20, 2023. For further information as to qualifications, accommodations, and requirements, please visit: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdin/externships-spring-2024-iu-mckinney-students.

Community Health Network Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Description forthcoming.

Daviess Community Hospital (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Daviess Community Hospital is interested in partnering with Indiana University Law students to assist with the hospital’s regulatory compliance program, general contracting, real estate, risk management and litigation management among other projects. Law students will have the opportunity to assist with development, management and termination of contracts.

Eskenazi Health Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Description forthcoming.

Fairbanks Hospital Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Applicants must be in the Health Law Certificate Program and/or have taken at least 2 health law courses.

Franciscan Health Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Description forthcoming.

Greene County (Critical Access Hospital) General Hospital Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Greene County General Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital located in rural southern Indiana. This externship provides students with hands on experience in the vast category of health law. Students may be exposed to assignments in any of the following areas: corporate legal matters, regulatory compliance, general contracting, employment and disability matters, physician contracting, real estate, patient privacy and data security, risk management, litigation management, social services, policy development, ethics, etc. Students will be assigned specific projects to be completed during the externship. When opportunities are available, students will be invited to observe and participate in ad hoc scenarios. Exceptional research and legal writing skills are required. Applicants must be able to timely communicate complex legal concepts in a concise, professional manner. Applicants should also be quick-thinking, thorough, flexible, and exercise a high degree of attention to detail. This externship is ideal for students interested in a broad and diverse educational experience. Partial remote work is permitted with this externship.

Indiana Health Information Exchange (2 or 3 cr.) D802
The Indiana Health Information Exchange, or IHIE, is a non-profit organization that enables hospitals, physicians, laboratories, payers, and other health service providers to avoid redundancy and deliver faster, more efficient, higher quality healthcare to patients in Indiana and beyond. This externship should be of interest for students interested in where technology and healthcare intersect with real world patient care. Externs can expect to work with the General Counsel and other senior leadership on both legal and business related issues ranging from privacy and security, data governance, contract drafting and negotiations, information technology, intellectual property, general corporate law, and labor and employment.

IU Health Revenue Cycle Services Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
The IU Health Revenue Cycle Services (RCS) Department externship offers students interested in health care law and corporate law the opportunity to develop formal entry-level experience in a corporate law setting. IU Health RCS is responsible for securing payment for medical services provided to victims of personal injury through creation and enforcement of hospital liens, mediation, and litigation. Exceptional research and legal writing skills are required. Applicants must be able to timely communicate complex legal concepts in a concise, professional manner. Applicants should also be quick-thinking, thorough, flexible, and exercise a high degree of attention to detail. The externship is ideal for those students interested in health care law, litigation, negotiations, and process management. Although there are no course prerequisites for this externship, externs may benefit from prior or concurrent familiarity with, exposure to, or coursework in health law (e.g., “Introduction Health Care Law and Policy”), administrative law, health administration, the Affordable Care Act, and/or HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).

IU Research Integrity Office (2 or 3 cr.) D802
The IU Research Integrity Office, in the Office of Research Compliance, supports the integrity of the IU research enterprise by receiving and investigating allegations of fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism in research. Externs may participate in the investigative process, or gain compliance experience through special projects such as policy writing, evidence review, and legal research.

IUSM Department of OB/GYN research (2 or 3 cr.) D802
The IU OB/GYN Department has a large portfolio of research studies in pregnant patients. One of our current projects, the Heartland Study, involves working with a relatively new nonprofit organization (the Heartland Health Research Alliance) as our funder. The externship involves working with our research team to revise and formalize publication policies and conflict of interest policies in an effort to create a formal arrangement and separation between the funding agency and their advocacy work and the research that is being conducted at IU. We anticipate that the extern would utilize similar nonprofit funding organizations and research study documents as models and the end product would be adopted by the Heartland Study management team and the Heartland Health Research Alliance funding agency.

Logansport Memorial Hospital (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Logansport Memorial Hospital (LMH) is an 83 bed acute care hospital employing approximately 45 providers located in north central Indiana. At LMH the extern will receive hands on experience in the areas of Compliance (Stark, Anti-kickback and referral services, and contracting), HIPAA Privacy and Security, Risk Management including medical malpractice. The extern will have the opportunity set up a new contract management software while reviewing and revising contracts including Business Associate Agreements. The extern will assist with development of an electronic system for maintaining medical malpractice complaint documentation. The extern will shadow the Compliance and Risk Officer during daily activities including education presentations, HIPAA investigations and Compliance auditing. We will be looking for an individual who will take direction and work independently.

Marion County Hospital Legal Department Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Externs work in legal and/or ethical departments of a hospital or with the Marion County Health Corporation on issues concerning health care, public health, guardianships, and the development of hospital policies required by federal and state laws, including ethical considerations in the treatment of patients.

MDwise, Inc Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Description forthcoming.

MLP Practice Group / ILS Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
The intern will serve in the MLP practice group. MLPs are a fast-growing area of law that sees attorneys teaming up with medical professionals, health networks, and behavior teams to pinpoint legal needs and refer patients to a legal aid organization for advocacy, guidance, and representation. The overall goal is to provide services that minimize health-harming social and environmental factors that could not otherwise be addressed in a medical environment. The MLP extern will work with the Indianapolis MLP Practice Group in the Indianapolis office. Job duties would include (1) screening cases; (2) conducting intake interviews; (3) writing advice letters; and (4) possible active representation of clients in court hearings and agency actions. The areas of exposure could include housing/tenant cases; benefit appeals (Social Security and state benefits); decision-making supports (Power of Attorney, supported decision-making, and guardianship); consumer protection and collections cases; family law; and are seeking dedicated, passionate, and hard-working interns to fill this new position. Your experience could lead to employment opportunities in the ever-expanding field of MLPs across the country.

Roche: Strategic Deal Team - Corporate Contracting (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Duties include: (1) applying a strategic understanding of business and customer needs and developing appropriate contract documentation to support new and existing business; (2) providing business stakeholder support by analyzing risks and obligations of proposed and accepted contract terms and conditions; (3) facilitating contract negotiations with business stakeholders through identification of term conflicts and non-standard conditions; (4) drafting contracting language where needed to support business direction; (5) identify, investigate, and resolve or provide recommendations to resolve contract issues and their root cause, and (6) working across business units to understand full customer impact.
Roche is a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals and diagnostics focused on advancing science to improve people’s lives. The combined strengths of pharmaceuticals and diagnostics under one roof have made Roche the leader in personalized healthcare – a strategy that aims to fit the right treatment to each patient in the best way possible. Roche is the world’s largest biotech company, with truly differentiated medicines in oncology, immunology, infectious diseases, ophthalmology and diseases of the central nervous system. Roche is also the world leader in in vitro diagnostics and tissue-based cancer diagnostics, and a frontrunner in diabetes management. The Roche Group, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, is active in over 100 countries and in 2017 employed about 94,000 people worldwide. In 2017, Roche invested CHF 10.4 billion in R&D and posted sales of CHF 53.3 billion. Genentech, in the United States, is a wholly owned member of the Roche Group. Roche is the majority shareholder in Chugai Pharmaceutical, Japan. For more information, please visit www.roche.com.

The Indiana Justice Project with Adam Mueller (2 or 3 cr.) D802
The Indiana Justice Project is a new law and policy program in Indiana. IJP uses all of the tools of legal advocacy to fight poverty on a systemic level. This includes litigation, policy research and analysis, and legislative and administrative advocacy. IJP's core focus for 2021-2022 is health justice, working to ensure all Hoosiers have access to affordable health coverage. Externs with IJP will focus on state and federal policy analysis. They will work on reviewing Indiana's health coverage programs through a justice and equity lens. The results of this research may be policy products ("white papers") and additional content that will both bolster and inform IJP's advocacy goals.

Veterans Health Indiana Compliance and Business Integrity Office (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Externs work within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), providing guidance and counsel on incorporation compliance-related activities into the operations areas. Examples of the types of duties include: review/revision of written compliance policies and procedures, promoting the commitment to compliance, addressing areas of potential fraud (such as billing, collections, community care medical care claims, registration/intake and upcoding), development and implementation of regular, effective education and training programs for employees, use of compliance and business integrity audits and/or other evaluation techniques to monitor compliance and to assist in the reduction of identified problem areas, assist in coordinating the investigation activities and remediation, monitoring received questions and reports of possible non-compliance, assists the Compliance Officer in coordinating a corrective action plan, provides reports and recommendations for compliance program improvements to the facility Compliance Officer.

Veterans Health Indiana Privacy/FOIA Office (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Externs work within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) aiding administration in their duties to formulate policy, advise agency management, and ensure compliance with Federal and State laws governing the flow of information. Policies that safeguard Government information while supporting accountability and transparency. Government information work involves implementing policies and procedures to manage Government information and provide information-related assistance and services to the general public and VA staff members. The work requires interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, and guidance to provide access to VA agency records and information, while ensuring protected information is appropriately disclosed. The role makes determinations about disclosures, issuance of denials, redactions, access to Federal agency records and use and dissemination of personally identifiable information. The Extern reports directly to the Medical Center.

Eli Lilly and Company, Intellectual Property Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
This externship is with either the Lilly Legal Patent or Trademark/Copyright Department, located at Lilly Corporate Center in Indianapolis, and will focus on either the practice of patent or trademark/copyright law in the pharmaceutical industry. Externs will get to experience the role of an in-house patent or trademark/copyright attorney first-hand while working on special projects closely with a Lilly Supervising Attorney. All externs will attend training sessions and monthly meetings that focus on the latest developments in intellectual property law. Extern special projects include, for example, researching a current IP-related issue faced by Lilly and presenting their findings to the Legal Patent or Trademark/Copyright Department. For externs in the Patent Department, a bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field and completion of a patent law course is strongly recommended as the extern will likely be evaluating new primarily chemistry/biologic-based invention disclosures, and related work including assessing patentability and freedom to operate searches, assisting in patent litigation matters, participating in discussions with scientists and clinical teams, etc. For an extern in trademarks/copyright, a science or engineering background is not required but completion of a general IP survey or trademarks/copyright course is recommended. P: Completion of two years of law school coursework.

American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
The ACLU-IN Externship blends the lawyering done at the placement in protecting the civil rights of Hoosiers with the reflective learning done under faculty supervision. Externs are assigned directly to the Litigation Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana. Externship activities range from complaint intake, investigations, legal research, and litigation support work such as drafting pleadings and preparing witnesses.

Center for Victim and Human Rights Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
The Center for Victim and Human Rights (CVHR) is a non-profit legal services organization that provides civil legal representation to victims of crime and human rights abuses. CVHR's mission is to empower and advance the safety of victims through legal representation and educational outreach. Clients include, but are not limited to: victims of domestic violence, sex offenses, human trafficking, stalking, harassment and other violent crimes. Externs will have an opportunity to gain experience with the following substantive areas of law: civil protection orders, paternity/custody/parenting time/child support cases occurring in the context of domestic violence, humanitarian immigration (U visas, T visas, VAWA, and asylum), and other state and federal crime victim rights laws. Externs will assist staff attorneys with drafting pleadings and motions, case management, and research, and may have the opportunity participate in client interviews and conduct hearings. The CVHR externship experience is an opportunity to work on human rights at a local level while connecting with issues that affect global populations.

Sagamore Institute Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
The Sagamore Institute is an Indianapolis-based nonprofit, nonpartisan, public policy research organization that provides independent research and analysis to public and private sector leaders, policy makers, practitioners, and the public. This externship will provide law students with opportunities to develop key analytical and research skills, to gain an understanding of how a think tank works, and to explore areas of law and policy related to the work of the Sagamore Institute and, as time and opportunity permits, the students’ own interests. Currently the two primary areas of research are Indiana’s criminal code reform and environmental and energy law.

The Center for at-Risk Elders (CARE) (2 or 3 cr.) D802
CARE is a non-profit, lawyer-led team of advocates guarding Indiana’s neglected, abused, and exploited elders (www.indianacare.org) . Indiana CARE is the state’s leading provider of legal services to establish adult guardianships where appropriate, with a focus on offering emergency guardianship intervention services. These services are designed to offer protection for elders who are actively being exploited financially, are being abused or neglected, and for those at imminent risk of being so. Students chosen for an externship placement with CARE will find a friendly, fast-paced work environment and will work alongside a social-justice focused practitioner with over 30 years’ experience working with at-risk clients.

Horizon League Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Students will provide legal and NCAA compliance assistance to the Horizon League, a Division I athletics conference. This placement offers students the chance to gain diverse experience in intercollegiate athletics at the conference level that will help build a knowledge base for a career in the college sports industry.

IU Indianapolis Athletics Department/Compliance Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Students provide assistance to the IU Indianapolis Athletics Department/Compliance Office by helping to interpret and enforce NCAA rules and regulations. Students spend sixty hours for each credit hour earned, which is approximately eight hours per week, working under the supervision of the Associate Athletics Director and the Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance. Students meet with the law school faculty supervisor during the semester, keep a journal of their experiences, and submit a reflection paper at the end of the semester.

NCAA Externship (2 or 3 cr.) D802
Students provide assistance to either the Enforcement Division or the Academic and Member Affairs Division of the NCAA, a national governing body for intercollegiate athletics. In the Academic and Member Affairs Division, students will be involved in the interpretations of NCAA legislation and legislative research. In the Enforcement Division, they will work with staff who are responsible for the investigation and processing of rule violations. Students placed in the Academic and Member Affairs Division spend a minimum of one hundred hours working under the supervision of attorneys and receive two credits; students placed in the Enforcement Division work a minimum of 150 hours working under the supervision of attorneys and receive three credits. Students placed in the Enforcement Division must commit to working at least two full days and one partial day per week for a period of eight weeks. Students meet with the law school faculty supervisor during the semester and submit a paper summarizing their experience at the end of the semester.

Purdue University Athletics Compliance Office (2 or 3 cr.) D802
This opportunity is with the Purdue University Athletics Compliance Office. The placement will offer students an opportunity to gain a range of experience relevant to NCAA, Big Ten, and institutional compliance issues, as well as other aspects of operations in a Division I intercollegiate athletics department. Enrollment in this SEP will require weekly travel to West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue University will provide a stipend to offset travel costs. To participate, a student must commit to a minimum of 100 hours of work to earn two credit hours or 150 hours of work to earn three credit hours.

USA Track & Field Externship (2 to 3 cr.) D802
Students provide assistance to the legal department at USA Track & Field, a not-for-profit organization recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee as the national governing body for the sport of track and field. The USATF legal department is responsible for managing corporate governance, intellectual property, alternative dispute resolution systems, mediation, contract drafting and negotiation, handling anti-doping matters, and advising USATF leadership on legal and policy matters. This placement provides law students with opportunities to develop key analytical and research skills and to learn about legal challenges facing national governing bodies in the Olympic movement.