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Ethan Chaiet ’26��
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

“This past summer, I worked as a legal extern for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in their enforcement department. Through this role, I gained a stronger understanding of the infractions review process, which includes monitoring violations, levelling cases and prescribing penalties. I also engaged in case precedent research and updated NCAA bylaws to reflect the guidelines of the recently implemented House Settlement [an antitrust agreement that will allow Division I schools to directly compensate student athletes]. I will use the knowledge gained from this experience to serve as a legal advocate for student-athletes, whether that be at an��NCAA member institution, a conference office, the national office or a private law firm with a focus on athletics and eligibility disputes.”

Qing Hu ’27��
Veterans Law Center

"I worked with the Veterans Law Center this past summer. I helped low-income veteran clients who were seeking discharge upgrades or VA compensation increases. I reviewed the clients' military personnel and medical records and identified any information relevant to their cases. I improved my analysis skills and instincts on finding relevant information along with my ability to spot patterns. Most of my work leaned on the transactional side of things and although I hope to go into litigation, this was still a very useful experience since I learned many new skills along with gaining much more knowledge about veterans' law. Furthermore, I can apply the skills I gained at the VLC to my future classes and clinics. My main interests are criminal and immigration law, but I enjoyed my work in veterans’ law and hope to explore it more.”

Jing Han ’27
Supporting The Honorable Magistrate Danielle Gibbs, The Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware

“This summer, I had the privilege of externing with the Honorable Magistrate Gibbs at the Delaware Court of Chancery. I worked on a variety of cases, but I was especially drawn to the business disputes. They were complex, fast-moving and genuinely fascinating to dig into. Over the course of my externship, I researched legal issues, drafted case summaries and court orders and sat in on hearings for matters I had helped prepare.

What I valued most was how real the work felt. It gave me a clear picture of what it’s actually like to practice law, and what makes a good lawyer in the eyes of judges. Beyond the legal skills, the experience was just enjoyable. I learned a lot from Her Honor, the clerks, and I had a great time working alongside my co-externs.

Overall, the externship was both challenging and rewarding, and I am excited to bring what I learned back into the classroom and to my future practice.”

David Kasoff ’27��
Supporting The Honorable Judge David Fritch, New Jersey Superior Court

“I externed for the Honorable Judge David Fritch in the Criminal Division of the New Jersey Superior Court. During my externship, I conducted legal research on novel issues, assisted in preparing for two jury trials, and participated in a mock oral argument program where I argued a motion for summary judgment before a sitting Superior Court judge.

My biggest takeaway from this experience was developing a deeper understanding of how judges evaluate legal arguments. Observing Judge Fritch work and being able to freely converse with him on a daily basis helped me better understand the difference between good and bad lawyering.�� It also helped me better recognize the subtleties in stronger and weaker arguments.��

This externship will benefit my future legal career in two important ways. First, Judge Fritch helped strengthen my legal writing by teaching me to better present arguments with more clarity and precision. Second, the externship sharpened my advocacy skills by helping me craft arguments with a judge’s perspective in mind."