Legal Internships

The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor seeks an inquisitive and committed law student to serve as a Legal Intern in our Legal Affairs Division. Through this internship you will gain practical experience and insight into the role of an attorney in a state government agency. 

During this internship you will review documentation for quality assurance, draft legal memorandums, and assist in legal research. Legal interns may also have the opportunity to attend and observe court proceedings.

Qualifications

• Rising second year or third year law student with a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Proficient use of LexisNexis and/or Westlaw
• While not required, law review or journal experience is considered a plus

Program Details

• Competitive hourly rate
• Supervised performance of work on a variety of legal projects
• Internship will be hosted in the Raleigh office
   

How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the Internship Program Application by clicking the link below.

Apply Here

Attach the 3 following supplemental documents when replying to the submission email:

• Resume
• Copy of Transcript
• Faculty/professor letter of recommendation(s) – minimum of one

Application Open Date: Monday, February 2, 2026

Application Deadline: Friday, February 27, 2026

Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by Tuesday, March 31, 2026

For questions, contact osa.internprogram@ncauditor.gov