Legal Externs Spring 2027 - Office of the General Counsel

Supreme Court of Ohio | Office of Human Resources – Recruiting@sc.ohio.gov | 65 South Front Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215 | Unclassified, exempt from union | Internship

About the role

The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking 2027 Spring Externs. The majority of the extern’s time will be spent researching, writing, and analyzing legal issues. This may involve the preparation of draft opinions, bench memos and memos discussing discretionary appeals and complaints for writs, speeches, or individualized research projects. The extern will be assigned to a judicial attorney and will have their work reviewed by that attorney. Externs will also be able to observe oral arguments on the merits of cases when the Court is in session.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and analyze legal issues
• Prepare draft opinions, bench memos, and memos on discretionary appeals and complaints for writs
• Draft speeches or conduct individualized research projects
• Work assigned to a judicial attorney with work reviewed by that attorney
• Observe oral arguments when the Court is in session

Office of the General Counsel (1 position): The extern will be expected to work 8–10 hours per week. The Office of the General Counsel assists the Court and the Office of the Administrative Director with legal, government relations, and policy matters. The selected extern will assist with legal research, and rule drafting and review. This extern will attend meetings of various commissions and the General Assembly and will gain insight into the diverse work of “in house” attorneys. Hybrid work options are available, but at least one day of the week in office.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.), Juris Master (J.M.), or Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) program
• For the Office of the General Counsel: 2L or 3L with strong writing skills

Benefits

Eligible employees receive a variety of quality, competitive benefits. Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors; the Agency Contact can provide specific benefits information for this position.

• 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)

Pay

Compensation: $0 (unpaid externship)

Schedule

Permanent full-time; hybrid or virtual Monday–Friday. For the Office of the General Counsel, at least one day per week in office.