FINRA (NY, NY)
2 credits.
Prerequisites: Minimum 2.6 cumulative GPA; Business Associations

A new single SRO [Self Regulatory Organization] for the U.S. Securities Industry was created with the joining of NASD and NYSE Regulation, Inc. in July 2007. This new SRO is the largest self-regulatory organization for securities brokers and dealers in the world. FINRA streamlines regulation by eliminating dual-regulation that existed for 200 of the largest securities firms in the U.S. Come join us as we become a modern regulator by focusing our efforts not just on enforcement of rules, but on forward thinking activities such as member education, investor education, compliance training for industry firms and increased collaboration with other U.S. and International Regulatory bodies.

FINRA is the largest non-governmental regulator for all securities firms doing business in the United States. All told, FINRA oversees nearly 5,100 brokerage firms, about 173,000 branch offices and more than 665,000 registered securities representatives. FINRA touches virtually every aspect of the securities business - from registering and educating all industry participants, to examining securities firms, enforcing both FINRA rules and the federal securities laws, and administering the largest dispute resolution forum for investors and member firms. FINRA is dedicated to investor protection and market integrity through effective and efficient regulation and complementary compliance and technology-based services.

The Externship Program for the Department of Enforcement is designed for students who have an interest in securities law and regulation.

For more information on externship application procedures and deadlines, please visit the Career Services section on myLAW (the Blackboard portal).