AB 1155
Law schools: externships: compensation.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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Bill overview
This bill requires California law schools to allow students to receive compensation for externships while earning academic credit. It aims to reduce the financial burden on law students, many of whom take out significant loans to cover tuition costs. The bill establishes clear definitions for key terms like ‘compensation’ and ‘externship,’ and specifies that the University of California’s response to this requirement would be subject to approval by the Regents. It also encourages law schools to align with national trends allowing paid externships without negatively impacting academic standards.
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