Legal Externs Spring 2027 - Justice Daniel R. Hawkins
About The Position
The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking one or two spring 2027 legal externs for Justice Daniel R. Hawkins. Externs will spend most of their time researching, writing, and analyzing legal issues. Assignments may include reviewing and analyzing arguments, conducting legal research, and drafting jurisdictional and bench memoranda for the Justice’s review. Other possible work includes draft opinions, memoranda concerning discretionary appeals and writ complaints, speeches, and individualized research projects. Externs will be assigned to a judicial attorney, who will review their work, and may observe oral arguments on the merits while the Court is in session. The schedule is flexible to accommodate the student’s schedule; externs typically work 8–10 hours per week. The position is hybrid or virtual. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited J.D., J.M., or M.L.S. program. The ideal candidate is a second- or third-year law student with exceptional legal writing skills. Applicants should email a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by October 26, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The email should identify the office of interest and the level of law school completed. The selected candidate must undergo pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. During the externship, externs may not hold or participate in another legal-related externship, internship, clerkship, or job, paid or unpaid, without prior written approval.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.), Juris Master (J.M.), or Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) program.
Nice To Haves
- Be a second- or third-year law student.
- Have exceptional legal writing skills.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyze legal arguments.
- Conduct legal research and analyze legal issues.
- Draft jurisdictional and bench memoranda for Justice Hawkins’ review.
- Potentially prepare draft opinions, memoranda concerning discretionary appeals and writ complaints, speeches, and individualized research projects.
- Observe oral arguments on the merits when the Court is in session.
Benefits
- Medical coverage.
- Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
- Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
- Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
- Public retirement systems, such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
