OVERVIEW

Practising Law Institute (PLI) educates and informs lawyers and other professionals with innovative programs, publications, podcasts, and additional resources. With a sterling reputation developed over 90 years, PLI is a trusted source of professional development and knowledge for the legal community. A nonprofit organization, PLI is also known for its dedication to providing pro bono training and resources to ensure access to justice. PLI’s client base includes a large array of prestigious law firms, corporations, and government agencies. We are also proud to have recently been named one of the “Brands That Matter” by Fast Company. More information about PLI may be found on our website www.pli.edu.

Practising Law Institute (“PLI”) is seeking Information Technology Interns to join its dedicated Manhattan-based team for the summer. PLI’s array of world-class legal education programs and services continues to grow, as does PLI’s client base of prestigious law firms and Fortune 500 companies. It is an exciting time to be a part of our organization.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM SUMMARY

The internship program will begin on Monday, June 8th and end on Monday, August 24th in our midtown Manhattan office. This is a paid internship with a salary of $20 per hour.

This internship is part of an experiment to understand how early‑career engineers can effectively contribute when paired with modern AI‑assisted development tools and embedded in a closely supervised engineering team. The program is designed to support hands‑on learning for the intern while generating practical insights for PLI about team structure, tooling, and supervision models.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Join a small, closely supervised development team to participate in real story implementation work.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and technical leads to deliver project outcomes.
• Use AI-powered development tools such as OpenAI Codex and Microsoft GitHub Copilot to accelerate learning and productivity.
• Attend daily stand-ups, contribute to team discussions, and document progress and learnings.
• Complete assigned tasks in software development, testing, or automation as directed by the team.
• Present findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified interns fall under one of the following categories:
• preferably in a technology-related major (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering).
• Rising senior college undergraduate
• 2026 college graduate from an accredited undergraduate program
• Must be available to participate in the program, beginning June 8th 
• Must have the ability to work Monday – Thursday from 9am – 5pm (with a one-hour unpaid lunch break) and Fridays from 9 am – 12:30 pm (31.50 hours per week).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Some intern assignments will require familiarity with department specific software.
• Demonstrated interest in software development, automation, or IT operations.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript).
• Curiosity about AI tools and willingness to experiment with new technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to provide recommendation letters from school and/or previous employer.
• No prior professional experience required; this program is designed for entry-level candidates.

Qualified internship applicants please submit your resume and cover letter online. Only candidates who provide a cover letter will be considered. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to all candidates who apply.

EEO STATEMENT

PLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any candidate based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.  

Only those applicants who meet our requirements for this position will be contacted.

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