Spring 2027 SEC Scholars Legal Program- RO (1L, 2L, 3L, or LL.M.) (Volunteer)

Do you want to perform volunteer legal operations work in a challenging yet professional environment? The SEC is actively recruiting for the Spring 2027 SEC Scholars Legal Program. The program targets currently enrolled JD and LL.M. students to participate in at least a ten-week unpaid program. This internship is not remote.

The program will tentatively begin on the following dates: 01/25/2027 - 04/02/2027 02/08/2027 - 04/16/2027 Law students will be assigned to work with SEC staff members on projects and assignments that cover a broad range of the Commission's work. Intern assignments range from supporting litigation to assisting with drafting new regulations to helping with reviews, exams or public outreach. For information about the opportunities and the work that interns do in specific division/offices within the regional offices, please read the SEC's website. The SEC Scholars Legal Program will be full-time or part-time during the Spring. Work schedule will be determined and agreed upon based on the selectees' academic course load schedule and division/office needs. You will have the opportunity to discuss schedule, hours, etc. upon selection and acceptance into the program. Students must work a minimum of 16 hours per week. The following divisions and offices within our Regional offices are seeking JD/LL.M. students to volunteer with us during the Spring 2027 program. You will be asked to rank your top three choices of locations. Atlanta Regional Office (ARO) Boston Regional Office (BRO) Chicago Regional Office (CHRO) Denver Regional Office (DRO) Fort Worth Regional Office (FWRO) Los Angeles Regional Office (LARO) Miami Regional Office (MIRO) New York Regional Office (NYRO) Philadelphia Regional Office (PLRO) San Francisco Regional Office (SFRO) Please see linked announcement for students interested in applying to our Headquarters Offices announcement.