Pre-Law Internships

USD School of Law has established an unpaid internship program for undergraduate students considering a legal education upon graduation, and CAI is a proud participant in this program, along with the Consumer Protection Policy Center, and the Energy Policy Initiatives Center. The program is intended to introduce these undergraduate students to the USD School of Law as well as public service through the legal profession.

Interns in the Program work with CAI personnel and law students on a variety of research projects and assist with clerical and other tasks as assigned. Projects may involve helping staff conduct research for reports, reviewing and analyzing pending state and federal legislation, and drafting letters of support or opposition for CAI staff consideration, identifying and comparing each state’s laws on certain children's rights‐related topics. Once accepted to the Program, students will coordinate their schedules with the appropriate Center director. The weekly time commitment is typically ten hours per week.

Pre-law interns are encouraged to attend USD School of Law events, have the opportunity to observe at least one law school class, and interact with the school’s professors, students and administrators.

Please review the internship program information and qualifications attached (pdf).

Applications for Summer 2026 is now closed. To be considered, applicants must have submitted the application and all required materials listed in the information packet by close of business May 15, 2026. Check back in August for status of Fall internship positions.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we will review all submissions and contact selected candidates to schedule interviews. Please note that only a limited number of positions are available.

Internship opportunities are based on project availability within CAI (and other Centers). At some times during the year, there may be no internship opportunities with one or more of the Centers.