Legal Internships and Externships

The Office of the Legal Adviser typically selects about 15 highly qualified second-year law students to participate in its Summer Intern Program. This provides a unique opportunity for students interested in public service and international law to become acquainted with the work of the Office as well as the Department. Summer interns are typically assigned to two offices to ensure that they receive as broad an exposure as possible to the various facets of L’s practice within the time allowed.   The Office also selects 10-15 highly qualified second- and third-year law students to participate in full-time or part-time “work-study” externships during each academic term.   

The Office of the Legal Adviser’s internship and externship programs are highly competitive. Outstanding academic achievement, relevant international experience and/or extracurricular activity, strong interpersonal skills, references, and demonstrated professional potential and interest in public service are important factors in the selection process. Consideration is given only to U.S. citizens.  

Learn more about legal internship and externship opportunities with the Office of the Legal Adviser