Paid Legal Internship for Summer 2026
The DRPA/PATCO is seeking to hire law school students for the 2026 summer season. While former summer interns are welcome to apply, past employment as a legal intern does not guarantee that you will be selected for an internship during summer 2026. Students who wish to apply for a summer internship must meet the following criteria:
- Successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation which includes drug (including marijuana) and alcohol.
- Successful completion of a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor.
- Submit an official school transcript with the raised seal documenting that you completed at least one year of law school (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 - 24 credits).
- Submit official school documentation confirming that you are enrolled in the upcoming Fall 2026 semester on a full-time basis (12 credits).
- Must be able to commit to working full-time (40 hours per week, which includes a paid lunch hour) for 12 weeks.
Desired Skills & Professional Expectations:
This internship is designed to provide college students with meaningful, hands-on exposure to a professional work environment. While extensive prior experience is not required, we’re looking for students who:
- Have basic exposure to reading and analyzing information (coursework, projects, case studies, or research assignments)
- Ability to write clearly and thoughtfully, with guidance and feedback
- Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time
- Willingness to apply academic knowledge and skills to real-world assignments
- Openness to learning new concepts, tools, and processes throughout the internship
- Confidence to ask questions, seek clarification, and request feedback when needed
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work
- Problem-solving mindset when approaching assignments
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Professional conduct, including reliability, respectful communication, and accountability
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- To assist the General Counsel and legal staff in the preparation and organization of litigation, transactional matters and other assignments affecting the DRPA and PATCO and perform related duties as required.
- Update Bi-State Entity Law; prepare legal memos re: issues affecting DRPA Departments; observe and comment on federal, state, and municipal court proceedings; attend professional development sessions with a wide variety of governmental and private counsel, draft agreements, discovery materials; attend depositions, arbitrations and meetings with DRPA stakeholders.