Legal Internship

/ˈliːɡəl ˈɪntɜːrnʃɪp/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A supervised work experience in a legal setting, providing practical training to law students or recent graduates.
    She completed a summer legal internship at a prominent law firm to gain hands-on experience.

Forms

  • legal internships

Commentary

Typically unpaid or modestly paid, legal internships are crucial for applying theoretical knowledge in practice and networking within the legal profession.

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