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Application Deadline: Application submissions for Office of the General Counsel Externship - Summer 2026 will close on Friday, April 3rd at 11:59pm ET.
Program Duration:
Externs work from May 15th, 2026, to September 15, 2026 (dates may be flexible depending on school requirements).
Extern Responsibilities
Legal externs should be prepared to contribute across all practice areas. Externs conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, contracts, and other legal documents. They also have opportunities to participate in client meetings, trainings, legislative and regulatory meetings, and other "outside-the-library" projects, such as observing legal proceedings and attending legal training sessions offered through the District of Columbia Bar Association or other local organizations.
The above duties and responsibilities are not an exhaustive list of required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be assigned, and this job description can be modified at any time.
Education Requirement
Education: Applicants must be current students in an accredited law school program (1L, 2L, 3L, or LLM).
Preferred Qualifications
Applicants should have relevant background experience, interest in the OGC practice areas, strong academic credentials, and legal research and writing skills. In addition, we seek candidates with a demonstrated interest in the media, technology, and/or non-profit fields, such as participation in relevant school activities and clinics and prior legal and/or non-legal positions in applicable industries.
Work Location
Remote-Permitted: This is a remote-permitted role. This role is based out of our Washington, DC office but the employee may choose to work on a remote basis from a location that NPR approves.
Job Type
This is a for-credit or stipend-eligible externship.
Schedule
NPR generally offers legal externships throughout the year. During the Summer, externs are expected to work full-time, 40 hours per week for 12 weeks. Fall and Spring externships can be on a part-time schedule (usually 15 - 20 hours per week depending on school requirements) or full-time schedule.
Compensation
Course Credit: This externship is designed to be a learning experience for law students for which school credit must be obtained. Applicants must be able to comply with their school’s requirements for academic credit.
School-sponsored Stipends: This externship may alternately be compensated through a program in which the student receives a stipend from their school for non-profit work.
Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you.
Please include the following to be considered:
- your resume
- your cover letter
- a copy of your unofficial law school transcript
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$0.01 - $0.01 USD
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