Summer Legal Intern - (2027) - $26.00/hr.

Delaware River Port Authority • Winslow Township, NJ

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) and its transit subsidiary, the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO), are seeking law school students for a paid 10-week summer internship in the Office of the General Counsel. Interns will work under attorneys’ supervision and guidance on substantive legal assignments, which may include legal research and memoranda, statutory and regulatory analysis, and assistance with other matters handled by the Office of General Counsel. Interns may also participate in projects with other DRPA departments involving regulatory compliance, contracting, and procurement.

The internship is designed to provide hands-on exposure to a professional work environment and a meaningful learning experience with industry leaders and professionals. Interns are expected to demonstrate reliability, respectful and effective communication, and accountability. The role is in person at One Port Center in Camden, New Jersey, for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including a paid lunch hour, from June 7 through August 13, 2027.

Applicants must satisfy the program’s age, residence, enrollment, transcript, evaluation, and background investigation criteria. The position pays $26.00 per hour. Applicants must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing and a criminal background investigation. DRPA and PATCO are subject to federal law under which marijuana remains illegal.

Requirements

• Complete at least one year of law school.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Submit an official law school transcript with the institution’s raised seal verifying full-time law school enrollment and at least 12 credits completed in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Submit official law school documentation verifying full-time enrollment for Fall 2027, with at least 12 credits.
• Upon acceptance, submit a signed Acknowledgment of Understanding Form and required documentation, including an official transcript, by June 15, 2027; failure to meet eligibility requirements or provide documentation results in removal from the program.
• Have a home residence within DRPA’s Port District: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, or Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania; or Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, or Salem counties in New Jersey.
• Be available to work in person, full-time, 40 hours per week, for the entire 10-week period from June 7 through August 13, 2027.
• Successfully complete a pre-employment evaluation that includes drug and alcohol testing.
• Successfully complete a criminal background investigation conducted by a third-party vendor.
• Demonstrate proficiency with relevant personal computer applications, including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Have knowledge and experience using law libraries and Lexis/Nexis for research.
• Show basic exposure to reading and analyzing information; clear and thoughtful writing with guidance and feedback; ability to learn new concepts, tools, and processes; willingness to ask questions, seek clarification, and apply feedback; attention to detail; a problem-solving mindset; and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

• One year of practical experience, including a legal internship.
• Excellent academic credentials and experience in legal research and writing.
• A written reference from an academic counselor.

Responsibilities

• Complete legal research and prepare legal memoranda under the supervision and guidance of attorneys in the Office of the General Counsel.
• Assist with statutory and regulatory analysis.
• Assist with other matters handled by the Office of the General Counsel.
• Participate in projects involving other DRPA departments, including regulatory compliance, contracting, and procurement processes.
• Follow instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Demonstrate reliability, respectful and effective communication, and accountability.

Benefits

• Competitive pay of $26.00 per hour.
• Paid weekly.
• Free parking at all facilities.
• Complimentary passage on DRPA bridges when used only for commuting to and from work.
• Complimentary PATCO travel when the train is used only for commuting to and from work.
• Opportunity to participate in a meaningful learning experience with industry leaders and professionals.
• Practical real-world experience and development of essential professional skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED