India, Oct. 12 -- An Indian student at Harvard Law School is among those affected after the university stopped authorizing international Juris Doctor (J.D.) students to participate in its 13 externship clinics for the 2026-27 academic year, following new US federal guidance restricting off-campus work authorization.

Tenzin Yonten, a second-year international student from India and co-president of Harvard Law's student government, had been considering an externship before the change, The Harvard Crimson reported. The restriction could limit opportunities for international students to gain practical experience at government agencies, companies and non-profit organizations while completing their degrees.

The decision follows guidance issue...