Legal Externs Spring 2027 - Justice Megan E. Shanahan
About The Position
The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking one Spring 2027 Legal Extern for Justice Megan E. Shanahan. Most of the extern’s time will be spent researching, writing, and analyzing legal issues. Work may include preparing draft opinions, bench memoranda, memoranda concerning discretionary appeals and writ complaints, speeches, or individualized research projects. The extern will be assigned to a judicial attorney, who will review the extern’s work, and may observe oral arguments on the merits when the Court is in session. For Justice Shanahan, the extern will review and analyze arguments in pending batch and court conference matters, conduct research as needed, and provide timely written analysis and case recommendations to senior staff for review. The schedule is flexible and can be coordinated with the student’s schedule; it is typically 8–10 hours per week. The position may be performed onsite or remotely. The externship is unpaid. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited J.D., J.M., or M.L.S. program. The ideal candidate is a 2L or 3L with exceptional legal writing skills.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in an accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.), Juris Master (J.M.), or Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) program.
- Exceptional legal writing skills are sought; the ideal candidate is a 2L or 3L.
- During the externship, other legal-related employment, externships, internships, or clerkships, paid or unpaid, require prior written approval.
Nice To Haves
- Being a 2L or 3L law student.
Responsibilities
- Research, write, and analyze legal issues.
- Prepare, as assigned, draft opinions, bench memoranda, memoranda concerning discretionary appeals and writ complaints, speeches, or individualized research projects.
- Review and analyze arguments presented in pending batch and court conference matters.
- Conduct research as needed and provide timely written analysis and case recommendations to senior staff for review.
- Work with an assigned judicial attorney, who reviews the extern’s work.
- Observe oral arguments on the merits of cases when the Court is in session.
Benefits
- Medical coverage, subject to eligibility.
- 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, including 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
