Legal Externs Spring 2027 - Justice Megan E. Shanahan
About The Position
The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking a Spring 2027 legal extern for Justice Megan E. Shanahan. The extern will spend most of their time researching, writing, and analyzing legal issues. Work may include preparing draft opinions, bench memos, memoranda on discretionary appeals and writ complaints, speeches, and individualized research projects. The extern will be assigned to a judicial attorney, who will review their work, and may observe oral arguments on the merits when the Court is in session. The extern will review and analyze arguments in pending batch and court conference matters, conduct research as needed, and provide timely written case recommendations for senior staff to review. The schedule is flexible to accommodate the student, typically 8–10 hours per week. The role can be performed on site or remotely. 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. 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 employment, 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.
- Exceptional legal writing skills are sought in the ideal candidate.
- The selected candidate must complete a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
- Prior written approval is required to participate in another legal-related externship, internship, clerkship, or employment during the externship.
Nice To Haves
- Second- or third-year law student (2L or 3L).
Responsibilities
- Research, write, and analyze legal issues.
- Prepare work that may include draft opinions, bench memos, memoranda on discretionary appeals and writ complaints, speeches, or individualized research projects.
- Review and analyze arguments in pending batch and court conference matters.
- Conduct research as needed and provide timely written case recommendations for senior staff to review.
- Observe oral arguments on the merits of cases when the Court is in session, as permitted.
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, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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