IGS found me the perfect placement for me with a probate attorney. Sitting in on court sessions was eye-opening. The firm treated me with respect and allowed me to focus on the topics that were most interesting to me.
Jacob T.
Fields of Law
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TRACK ONE: PRIVATE LAW FIRM
Both undergrads and law school students thrive in our customized placements. Immigration law in London, human rights in DC, personal injury in Chicago, intellectual property in Paris, corporate in Manhattan, these are just a few of the topics and locations past clients have completed. Choose your dream location and we will match you to a high-quality firm. Sit in on client interviews, assist in evidence recovery, prepare briefs, research precedents, go to court . . . just a few of the dynamic responsibilities you will be assigned.
TRACK TWO: VIRTUAL LAW INTERNSHIP
Many top attorneys have gone virtual. Log in each morning to work one-on-one with staff to research cases, complete briefs, and prepare documentation for court. For resume purposes, an internship is an internship. There is no obligation to specify “virtual” or "in-person." Put the name of the firm, dates worked, and job duties. Your internship will have the same merit and potential to land you a high-paying job as an in-person position. A high number of criminal hearings have gone virtual. The judge, the lawyer, and the defendant all log in to join the meeting. Corporate signings, discovery sessions, witness prep, all are being done online in many cases.
TRACK THREE: CORPORATE LAW
IGS clients can intern with large corporations and healthcare institutions that maintain dedicated in-house legal departments to manage their complex regulatory and litigation needs. Pfizer, Goodyear, and Nestle employ extensive legal teams to address product and workplace safety, manage internal and external lawsuits, and ensure compliance with industry-specific regulations. In-house attorneys oversee employee rights and regulations, including EEOC compliance. They also prioritize intellectual property (IP) by defending against copyright infringement and managing patent portfolios to safeguard company assets. In large medical institutions, legal duties often include overseeing research compliance and defending against malpractice claims, both critical to maintaining operational integrity in a highly regulated environment.
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TRACK FOUR: SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP
Joining the legal department of a special interest group offers a hands-on way to master legal procedures while championing causes you care about. Family law & children’s rights advocacy may be done in conjunction with an organization such as the National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Work with organizations such as Equal Justice Works or Legal Aid to provide essential services to underserved communities. Specialize in fair labor practices with the EEOC and others. Animal rights, environmental protection, and women's issues are among the most popular. Intern with large-scale operations with dedicated lobbyists in D.C. or grassroots movements where private citizens use the legal system to drive change from the ground up.
We can place law students in most major cities around the world. You indicate your first choice on the application. Recent clients have gone to Paris, London, and Amsterdam. For the United States: Chicago, LA, and Austin are popular locations. We do smaller towns and customized cities as well.
IGS will locate housing as part of our services. Private or shared apartments are the most common. Once we confirm your internship location, we will find safe, secure housing with an easy commute. Actual housing costs are the student’s responsibility and are paid directly to the landlord.
All of our placements are unpaid and can be completed on tourist visas whether that is in the U.S. or abroad. The firms we use accept this mode of entry.
The firm you work for will write you a letter of recommendation. In addition, Dr. David Adams will also write you a detailed letter and will include the highlights of your placement and the feedback he received from your host firm. Future employers can contact Dr. Adams and he will reply promptly on your behalf.
IGS found me the perfect placement for me with a probate attorney. Sitting in on court sessions was eye-opening. The firm treated me with respect and allowed me to focus on the topics that were most interesting to me.
The Institute for Global Studies confirmed me at one of the top intellectual property law firms in Paris, France. I really enjoyed using a foreign language in the workplace and being a part of all-female staff. There were moments of high stress, but also high rewards. This is the first big step on my path to becoming a lawyer.
The best part was the high level of responsibility I was given. I attended hearings; sat in on client mettings; conducted research. This experience is a shining star for my resume. I now know what it takes to become a lawyer
“ The research I performed for the firm was used in several important cases. It was rewarding seeing my hard work used in the real world.”
"As a virtual intern, I worked one-on-one with the owner of the brokerage firm and conducted market analysis and researched how top companies adjust their market strategies in times of COVID. My work resulted in real-life trading decisions."
"IGS found me a great condo in Waikiki to complete my virtual internship. I login daily to connect with the marketing team for a Hawaii-based company that launched a new phone app to help businesses screen customers for COVID symptoms. This is a wonderful balance between sun and fun and gaining business experience."
"Doing a remote internship for a community newspaper in Sydney, Australia was the best of both worlds. I was able to explore the city and interview a number of great informants about the art and culture scene in the city. My hard work resulted in my articles being published in print and on the website. Can't thank IGS enough!"
