Top 5 Tips

1. Be creative and don’t hesitate to reach out – send them an e-mail saying that you are interested in legal internship opportunities, what year of law school you are in, why you want to work in the organization, and attach a CV/resume. They could tell you about application procedures, what the internship entails, or ask for more information (such as a writing sample and transcript).
2. When it comes to law firms, practice varies. Big law often has early application dates, and smaller firms might have no formal application procedures.
3. Summer positions at international organizations are usually unpaid. Especially if you will need to relocate, start thinking early about outside funding. BU's Public Interest Project Scholarship might be a good option.
4. Internship listings for many international organizations come out late, thus we recommend you keep checking throughout the spring semester. Also, they might not get back to you for a long time. It could turn an application into an externship or an internship for next summer, however, so apply anyway.
5. Some law students get their summer internships in international law through networking. BU's CDO can help connect you with BU alumni at the employer you are interested in. You should reach out to alumni from your undergraduate institution, other law students, and other people with whom you may have a connection. Also, you should attend international law events and conferences to meet more professionals and stay in contact with them. And it never hurts to send out a cold email.