Harvard Law School Restricts International Students from Externship Clinics Under New US Rules
Harvard Law School has barred international Juris Doctor students from participating in its 13 externship clinics due to revised US Student and Exchange Visitor Program guidance on off-campus work authorization. The new rules restrict Curricular Practical Training (CPT) to programs where practical training is mandatory for all students. While students can fulfill experiential learning credits through in-house clinics or seminars, externships no longer qualify. Alternatives include other clinical courses or separate work authorization, which may reduce post-study work duration in the US.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
economictimes broke this story on 13 Oct, 06:38 am. Other outlets followed.