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State of Ohio · 18 hours ago

Law Student Intern - Summer 2026

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The State of Ohio's Office of the Public Defender is seeking Law Student Interns for Summer 2026 to assist in various departments focused on legal representation for those who cannot afford an attorney. Interns will engage in legal research, drafting motions, and participating in client advocacy across multiple legal contexts.

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Responsibilities

Conduct legal research on defined or potential issues in cases & present this information orally and through writing

Draft legal arguments to use in motions and other pleadings

Conduct factual investigations, review, and analysis of pending cases

Accompany staff attorneys to client visits, oral arguments, or other proceedings

Participate in department meetings, moots, roundtables, and agency-wide meetings

Qualification

Legal ResearchDrafting Legal ArgumentsFactual InvestigationsAttention to DetailActive LearningProofreadingReasoningCustomer Focus

Required

Must be currently enrolled in Law School as a rising 2L or later in good academic standing

Attorney/Legal

Active Learning

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Proofreading

Reasoning

Benefits

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period.

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Company

State of Ohio

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Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.

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