Are you a law student looking for a practical and worthwhile summer internship? Cary has just what you're looking for! We provide our interns with unique and varied experiences working in a public sector setting. Read on to learn more and apply today!

Cary's Legal Department is offering a 10-week, paid Summer Internship for law students who have completed their second year (or the equivalent for part-time students) at an accredited law school. The summer internship is available from late May through early August. Applicants must be willing to work a minimum of six weeks, up to 30 hours per week, to be considered.

Cary’s Legal Department serves as in-house counsel to the Town, a municipal corporation embodied by a seven-member Town Council, staffed by over 1,200 full time employees, and home to over 180,000 people. Our office advises the Town Council and staff on a myriad of legal matters that span equally numerous practice areas, including contracts, constitutional law, land use law, litigation, local government law (public records, open meetings, etc.), and real property.

Applicants must submit a completed online application and attach a cover letter, resume and a writing sample in PDF format (10MB limit) by March 8, 2026. If this requirement is not met, you will not be considered for this internship.

First round of interviews will begin the week of March 30, 2026..

This is a seasonal (May-August), non-benefited position, up to 30 hours a week.

Perform legal research and analysis;
Draft legal documents;
Attend meetings with attorneys where legal guidance may be needed;
Attend meetings of the Town Council and various appointed citizen boards (Planning & Zoning, Zoning Board of Adjustment, etc.).

Law students must be currently enrolled in an accredited law school and interested in public service, municipal law, local government operations, and public interest with:

strong attention to detail;
the ability to think critically and anticipate how an issue may affect the Town;
the ability to present complex ideas effectively in oral and written form;
the ability to exercise sound judgement and decision-making skills under the supervision of an attorney; and
familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, Adobe, and legal research programs such as Westlaw or LexisNexis.

Law students must have completed their second year (or the equivalent for part-time students) at an accredited law school (meaning that law students going into their third year are eligible to apply).

Preferred qualifications include:

Strong attention to detail;
Effective oral and written communication skills;
A positive attitude;
A desire to learn.

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