Continuing Legal Education Intern

Practising Law Institute

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

New York, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The intern will apply adult education standards to develop and review learning assessments and instructional design for legal education programs. They will utilize AI tools to draft assessment questions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to document workflows and quality assurance.

Qualifications

You are a recent 2026 undergraduate, with a preference for Business, Accounting, or Finance majors, who is eager to learn and apply learning assessment best practices. You are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and willing to experiment with new technologies, possessing strong communication and collaboration skills for independent and team-based work.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office Suite

AI tools

CPE

Adult education standards

Job Description

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 a Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) Intern 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 3rd in our midtown Manhattan office. This is a paid internship with a salary of $18 per hour.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Learn and apply learning assessment best practices aligned with adult education standards
  • Review and analyze PLI programs and content to understand learning objectives and instructional design
  • Use AI tools to assist in drafting assessment questions, plausible distractors, and learning objectives
  • Support development of assessments that meet regulatory standards for CPE self‑study accreditation
  • Assist in building a CPE self‑study assessment for a book‑based learning module
  • Shadow cross‑functional teams and external reviewers to understand the end‑to‑end assessment and review process
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Multimedia, Publishing, Marketing, and other departments
  • Document learnings, workflows, and recommendations related to assessment development and quality assurance

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Qualified interns fall under one of the following categories:
  1. Recent 2026 Undergraduate
  2. Any major welcome, but Business, Accounting, or Finance major preferred.
  • Must be available to participate in the program, beginning June 8th through August 3rd 
  • 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.
  • 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.

Practising Law Institute is an equal opportunity employer.  More information about PLI may be found on our website www.pli.edu.  Thank you for your interest in working at PLI.

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.

Practising Law Institute is an equal opportunity employer. Click here to learn more.

 

Practising Law Institute

Practising Law Institute is a nonprofit learning organization dedicated to keeping attorneys and other professionals at the forefront of knowledge and expertise. PLI is chartered by the Regents of the University of the State of New York, and was founded in 1933 by Harold P. Seligson. The organization provides the highest quality, accredited, continuing legal and professional education programs in a variety of formats which are delivered by more than 4,000 volunteer faculty including prominent lawyers, judges, investment bankers, accountants, corporate counsel, and U.S. and international government regulators. PLI publishes a comprehensive library of Treatises, Course Handbooks, Answer Books and Journals also available through the PLI PLUS online platform. The essence of PLI’s mission is a commitment to the pro bono community and has had over 98,000 attendees at our pro bono programs this past year. PLI is located in New York City with offices also in San Francisco. Information made available by PLI on this site or in its Featured Groups does not constitute legal advice.
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