'Internships can be viewed as an opportunity for an individual to gain an overall understanding of the legal system within a school corporation. The intern will have the unique opportunity to support the legal work of both the IPS Board of School Commissioners as well as the district administration. Time will be shared between Board work and work under the direction of IPS General Counsel. Intern will be expected to perform research and write memoranda; manage case files; perform administrative duties such as preparing board meeting materials, drafting resolutions and aiding the board in revising, editing and drafting policy.
Intern will also be required to provide legal support to General Counsel in all aspects of the legal well-being of the district, to include risk management, real estate strategy, and civil suit defense. Interns are also usually involved in writing articles and contributing to the booklets on specific legal topics. The interns are assigned a supervisor, or a mentor. They work under the supervision, and with the assistance of, experienced lawyers.
Every effort is generally made to accommodate interns areas of interest. Preferences of the students are well taken into consideration, as well as divisions workloads and hiring needs. The students work is always evaluated and constructive criticism is also provided. An internship is a great way to earn academic credit, gain relevant work experience, and build resume.
