College of Law’s LondonEx Externship Program Featured in National Jurist

The College of Law’s long-running LondonEx externship program was featured in the National Jurist article “Summer programs at home and abroad add perspective, build practical skills.”

LondonEx is a summer externship program in London, U.K., hosted by Syracuse Law. During a seven-week international summer experience, students gain exposure to clients, partner with professionals for personalized mentoring, and enjoy boundless cultural opportunities – in one of the world’s most dynamic cities. LondonEx is open to any full-time or part-time student from an ABA-approved law school who is in good standing.

In the article, Andrew Horsfall ’05, L’10, LondonEx Program Specialist, said a willingness to situate oneself in a novel area of legal practice in a foreign locale shows future employers a certain level of resilience.

Horsfall said one of the things that comes out in the first two or three weeks is just how pleasantly surprised the students are at the level of accessibility that they have to their mentors and just how good their mentors are.  

“I think the students are in awe watching their mentors work, whether it’s arguing in court or presiding from the bench. They come to respect the level of preparation required and the level of detail necessary to do this work and do it well,” he said. “It leaves a meaningful impression on the students because they’re working with people who are operating at a very high level in their respective practices.” 

The application for LondonEx is open through February 1.