On Site Inspections

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On-Site Inspections

The ABA requires that a faculty member make an on-site visit to each placement when more than 6 academic credits are awarded for the externship. As a result, externships are generally limited to Chicago, Detroit, New York City, or Washington, D.C. A limited number of externships are approved each year for the AIRE Centre in London, England. Approval of externships at other locations is improbable. Students wishing to propose externships in another geographical location should consult with Dean Gregory. Approval for other locations may be given if a faculty member plans to visit that location during the externship term and commits to making an on-site visit to the externship placement.

Nota Bene

"I met with the student extern at the host organization in Washington, D.C., and am happy to report that the program and his experience merit the credit he will be receiving. The student has been assigned to, and done work on, all of the projects being undertaken at the site with the exception of one. The student feels he is gaining experiences he could not have had at Michigan, which in turn is helping him make choices for his future career."

~ From a site visit report.
Fall 2006