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Oak Ridge National Laboratory · 1 week ago

Summer Internship - Office of General Counsel

Knoxville, TN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is seeking motivated law students for a structured summer internship program in their Office of General Counsel. Interns will gain hands-on experience in various legal matters while working closely with attorneys and paralegals, developing essential legal skills in a research environment.

Advanced MaterialsClean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Doug Cross

Responsibilities

Engage with OGC attorneys, paralegals, and clients on a variety of legal matters

Assist in preparing legal memoranda and conducting legal research to support assigned projects

Effectively communicate with assigned attorneys while managing multiple deadlines and priorities

Participate in team meetings and actively contribute to discussions and learning opportunities

Receive and apply constructive feedback from supervising OGC attorneys to enhance professional development

Gain exposure to operational aspects of an in-house legal department within a federal research laboratory

Participate in a final evaluation during the last week of the internship to assess overall performance and contributions

Collaborate with attorneys to develop and deliver a 15–30 minute PowerPoint presentation to senior staff on a legal topic selected by the intern in coordination with mentors