Legal Intern

About the role

Join the Economic Development Department of the State of Georgia as a Legal Intern. This unpaid internship is designed to be both educational and practical, allowing you to apply the legal knowledge you have acquired in school to real‑world government projects. The State of Georgia serves more than 10 million citizens and offers a robust benefits package for its staff, providing a rich environment for professional growth.

Key responsibilities

• Support the department’s legal team by conducting research on statutes, regulations, and case law relevant to economic development initiatives.
• Assist in drafting memoranda, briefs, and other legal documents under supervision.
• Participate in meetings and briefings to observe the legal decision‑making process within a state agency.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in a Georgia high school, technical college, university or college.
• Enrolled for the duration of the internship period.
• Interest in public‑sector law and economic development.

Required skills

What we offer

• Unpaid legal internship with exposure to state government operations.
• Opportunity to build a professional network within the State of Georgia.
• Access to state resources and professional development opportunities.