The Legal Internship
of a Lifetime
Worked with local and state policy makers on justice initiatives
Analyzed case reports and conducted internet research
Assisted lawyers with case research and client management
/ WHAT WE DO/
PLACEMENT
TRACK ONE: PRIVATE LAW FIRM
Our most popular option. Working for a private law firm provides a fresh angle on the law process. This provides a glimpse into how the private sector operates within the law to both serve clients as well as to make a profit. Working for a law firm may allow one a greater opportunity to pursue specific issues be they social, environmental, or corporate that are of individual interest. You will have the opportunity to sit in on client interviews, assist in evidence recovery, participate in the marketing process to gain new clients. We work with a wide variety of specializations: tort law, corporate law.
PLACEMENT
TRACK TWO: VIRTUAL LAW INTERNSHIP
Some of the most exciting legal duties can be completed virtually. Login to Skype each morning with a lawyer who will assign you case research to serve their clients. This is a great immersion into the legal code and will help you decide what type of law you are most interested in. Many full staff meetings are being done virtually these days so you will sit in on those as well. In addition to research, you can help the attorney prepare documentation for court. Finally, you may be assigned some tasks to boost the firm’s social media presence. For resume purposes, there is no obligation to list “virtual” or “online.” Just put the name of the firm, dates your worked, and job duties. Your internship will have the same merit and potential to land you a high paying job as those completed in person.
PLACEMENT
TRACK THREE: CORPORATE LAW
Many corporations and larger institutions like hospitals, have in-house attorneys. Corportations like Pfizer, Goodyear, Dow Chemical and others all have well-staffed legal departments that handle product safety issues, work safety, as well as external and internal lawsuits against their companies. Employee rights and regulations are overseen by corporate employeed attorneys as well. Copyright infringement is another important aspect to corporate law. Defending intellectual property rights is an important part of the legal teams duties. In larger institutions in the medical industry research and defense from malpractice is part and parcel to legal duties.
PLACEMENT
TRACK FOUR:SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP
Working for the legal department in a special interest group is a great way to learn the legal process and advocate change that you believe in. Students interested in family law or children’s rights can work for a Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program. Students seeking litigation experience may complete an externship with a state prosecutor’s office or the U.S. Attorney’s office. Students with an interest in public interest law can work at an area legal aid program. Students wanting to concentrate in employment law or civil rights issues may extern with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the U.S. Department of Labor. We work with organizations that promote women’s rights, environmental protection, the public good, animal rights, children’s rights among others. Some of these groups have a large legal staff working to promote their agenda including lobbiests in DC. Others are more grass roots and use the legal process as private citizens.
We can place law students in most major cities around the world. You indicate your first choice on the application. Recent clients have gone to Paris, London, and Amsterdam. For the United States: Chicago, LA, and Austin are popular locations. We do smaller towns and customized cities as well.
Law students typically choose studio or shared apartments depending on their budget and privacy concerns. If you wish to handle your own housing that is fine. We discount the fees.
All of our placements are unpaid and can be completed on tourist visas whether that is in the U.S. or abroad. The firms we use accept this mode of entry.
The firm you work for will write you a letter of recommendation. In addition, Dr. David Adams will also write you a detailed letter and will include the highlights of your placement and the feedback he received from your host firm. Future employers can contact Dr. Adams and he will reply promptly on your behalf.
ABROAD PROGRAMS
Virtual Internships
√ Choose a top U.S. or international organization
√ Negotiable hours (15-40 hours a week)
√ 4-12 week sessions
√ Resume coaching
√ Interview training
√ Letters of recommendation from IGS & the host
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