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    Office of General Counsel Careers

    Law Student Opportunities

    Where passion meets purpose.

    The Governor’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) offers opportunities for qualified candidates in summer and term-time internships. Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, an interest in public service, and demonstrated research and writing ability. Maturity, professionalism, and a positive attitude are essential components for success in the program. 

    OGC 2024 Summer Legal Intern Program Overview

    For the 2024 Summer Legal Intern Program,  approximately 25 positions are available for students who have completed their first and/or second years of law school.
     
    The majority of openings are with OGC agency legal offices in Harrisburg with very limited positions available in:
    • Pittsburgh (up to 4)
    • the Philadelphia area (3)
    • Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (1)
    Positions are based on a full-time 37.5 hour work week with an hourly wage of $21.43.
     
     
    What the Job Entails
     
    The 2024 Summer Legal Intern Program will be a hybrid remote program, with three (3) days in-office in the Offices of Chief Counsel for the various agencies served by OGC. However, the ultimate format of the program will be dependent on circumstances and agency policy at the time the program begins.
     
    The 2024 Summer Legal Internships will be paid positions without benefits. Students also should consult their institutions to determine the amount of school credit, if desired, they may receive for completing an OGC internship opportunity.
     
    Successful candidates will be working in the Offices of Chief Counsel for the various agencies served by OGC and will be performing work that is typical of entry-level OGC lawyers, with an emphasis on legal research and writing, under the supervision and guidance of experienced OGC attorneys. 
     
     
    2024 Summer Legal Intern Program Key Dates
    • Applications will be accepted beginning mid December 2023
    • The deadline to apply for the 2024 Summer Legal Intern Program is January 26, 2024
    • Virtual interviews for students will be scheduled in February 2024
    • The 2024 Summer Legal Intern Program will begin May 28 and conclude July 26

     

    Applying for the 2024 Summer Legal Intern Program

    Applications will be accepted beginning mid December 2023 through your law school’s career services office or its Symplicity or 12Twenty website.

    Application materials should include a cover letter, resume, transcript and writing sample (10 pages or less). 

    If you attend a law school where OGC has not been scheduled for interviews through the career services office, please submit your application materials to ogcic@pa.gov for consideration of an interview. 

     

    Additional Intern Programming

    • Interview Training
    • Q&As with Government Leaders
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Private Tour of the Capitol

     

    Questions?

    Email the OGC intern resource account or view the 2024 OGC Summer Legal Internship Flyer for more information. 

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    2024 OGC Summer Internship Flyer