National-Lab
Location: TN
About the job
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL)’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) is seeking motivated and enthusiastic law students to join their team for a structured summer internship program. Interns will work closely with OGC attorneys, paralegals, and internal clients to gain an in-depth understanding of the operations of an in-house legal directorate. The internship provides hands-on exposure to a wide range of legal matters, including government contracting and procurement, ethics, export control, data privacy, labor and employment, intellectual property, and environmental health and safety. This experience is designed to develop legal research, writing, communication, and professional skills within a world-class research institution.
• Internship Duration: Summer 2026, May 16th, 2026 through July 31st, 2026
• Work Schedule: Full-time, on-site (not a remote assignment)
• Compensation: Paid internship; may include stipend and housing/travel allowance
Responsibilities and Duties
• 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.
Requirements and Qualifications
• Educational: Currently enrolled in law school at the time of application.
• Eligibility Requirements:
– U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident
National-Lab
More Information
- Term intern
- Company Oak Ridge National Laboratory