State of Ohio · 3 days ago
Law Student Intern - Summer 2026
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerThe State of Ohio is seeking Law Student Interns for Summer 2026 to join the Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD), which provides legal representation to individuals unable to afford an attorney. Interns will work across various departments, conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in case preparation and client advocacy.
GovernmentOffice Administration
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
Required
Must be currently enrolled in Law School as a rising 2L or later in good academic standing
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
State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – is a privilege to serve families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
Founded in 1803
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
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