Legal Externs Spring 2027 - Office of the Legal Counsel

Who We Are The Supreme Court of Ohio is seeking 2027 Spring Externs. What You'll Do The majority of the extern’s time will be spent researching, writing, and analyzing legal issues. This may involve the preparation of draft opinions, bench memos and memos discussing discretionary appeals and complaints for writs, speeches, or individualized research projects. The extern will be assigned to a judicial attorney and will have their work reviewed by that attorney. Externs will also be able to observe oral arguments on the merits of cases when the Court is in session. OFFICE OF THE LEGAL COUNSEL • Openings for Spring 2027 • Number of positions: 1 The extern will be expected to work 8-10 hours per week. The Office of the Legal Counsel is responsible for assisting the Court and the Office of the Administrative Director with legal, government relations, and policy matters. The selected extern will assist with legal research, and rule drafting and review. This extern will attend meetings of various commissions and the Legal Assembly and will gain insight into the diverse work of “in house” attorneys. The Office is seeking a 2L or 3L with strong writing skills. Hybrid work options are available, but at least one day of the week in office. Additional Information TO APPLY If you are interested in one or more of the positions available, email your resume and cover letter to Recruiting@sc.ohio.gov by Monday, October 26, 2026 at 11:59 EST. In the body of your email, be sure to indicate the office you are interested in, and the level of law school you have completed. BACKGROUND CHECKS The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT During the term of an externship with the Supreme Court of Ohio, externs shall not simultaneously hold or participate in any other externship, internship, clerkship, or employment in a legal-related position, whether paid or unpaid, without prior written approval.