I have apprentice LC's at my clinic frequently. I encourage students to apprentice with as many LC's as possible. It gives them a taste of different styles. Also as a clinical supervisor-- all of my students must apprentice with me at least once. Our clinic is busy enough that in a typical day they may observe or assist with 8 or more consults. Those that are in private practice are harder to apprentice with because their business has peaks and valleys, they can go days without a consult. Apprenticeships with lots of babies may be more feasible in a lactation clinic, however I do think that it is important for students to be exposed to private practice. In our area, a few private practice LC won't accept students-- they don't want to share information, zealousy guard chart forms etc.. because that person may become competition soon. IMHO Marie