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Office of the General Counsel Externship [For-Credit] – Spring/Summer 2027

NPR
Location
Remote
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Office of General Counsel - OFFOGC
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Must be a current student in an accredited law degree program (1L, 2L, 3L or LLM).
  • Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, contracts, and other legal documents.
  • Participate in client meetings, training, legislative and regulatory meetings.
  • Observe legal proceedings and attend legal training sessions offered through the District of Columbia Bar Association or other local organizations.
Nice to have
  • Relevant background experience and strong academic credentials.
  • Legal research and writing skills.
  • Demonstrated interest in media, technology and/or non profit fields, by participating in relevant school activities, clinics and/or prior legal positions in applicable industries.
What the job really is

The Office of the General Counsel Externship at NPR offers law students the opportunity to engage in various legal practices, including conducting legal research, drafting documents, and participating in client meetings. Externs will gain exposure to issues related to commercial and contract law, nonprofit tax, intellectual property, and employment law while working remotely or on-site. This externship is designed for course credit and may include a stipend through the student's law school.

Benefits
  • Course Credit: This externship is designed to be a learning experience for law students for which school credit must be obtained.
  • School-sponsored Stipends: During the summer, this externship may alternately be compensated through a program in which the student receives a stipend from their school for non-profit work.
Things to weigh
  • This is a for-credit externship, which may limit candidates who are not seeking academic credit.
  • The compensation is not a traditional salary, as it is based on course credit or stipends from schools.
  • The role may require occasional travel, which could add complexity to remote work arrangements.
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