To qualify for an internship with the OIP, you must meet the following criteria:
- enrolled in an academic program (currently or will be enrolled)
- access to reliable transportation
- ability to bring your own laptop is preferred
- self-motivated and able to work independently
- must be able to respect the confidential nature of the legal work conducted in our office (you will be required to sign a confidentiality agreement)
Our internship program is unpaid. The time commitment is 10 hours per week. The program runs from semester to semester based on the University of Cincinnati’s academic calendar. Each semester, you must re-apply to be considered but we make no guarantees you will be able to participate in the program for longer than one semester.
Some of the tasks our interns are responsible for include:
- picking up and dropping off the incoming and outgoing mail
- filing, scanning and copying
- organizing files
- answering the phones
- general administrative support
- assist with special projects as needed
- assist with events as needed
To apply for an internship, please send the following to Stephanie King at kingsp@ucmail.uc.edu:
- resume
- cover letter explaining why you are interested in our program
- 2 references
- if you are trying to receive credit for a class for this internship, please include the requirements and your advisor or program coordinator’s name and contact information
All applications will be reviewed and responded to by the manager of the internship program. If you qualify and we are interested in learning more about you, an interview at the OIP office will be scheduled.