IT Intern at Practising Law Institute in New York, NY

Practising Law Institute (“PLI”) is seeking Information Technology Interns to join its dedicated Manhattan-based team for the summer. PLI’s array of world-class legal education programs and services continues to grow, as does PLI’s client base of prestigious law firms and Fortune 500 companies. It is an exciting time to be a part of our organization.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM SUMMARY

The internship program will begin on Monday, June 8th and end on Monday, August 24th in our midtown Manhattan office. This is a paid internship with a salary of $20 per hour.

This internship is part of an experiment to understand how early‑career engineers can effectively contribute when paired with modern AI‑assisted development tools and embedded in a closely supervised engineering team. The program is designed to support hands‑on learning for the intern while generating practical insights for PLI about team structure, tooling, and supervision models.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Join a small, closely supervised development team to participate in real story implementation work.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and technical leads to deliver project outcomes.
• Use AI-powered development tools such as OpenAI Codex and Microsoft GitHub Copilot to accelerate learning and productivity.
• Attend daily stand-ups, contribute to team discussions, and document progress and learnings.
• Complete assigned tasks in software development, testing, or automation as directed by the team.
• Present findings and recommendations at the conclusion of the internship.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified interns fall under one of the following categories:
• preferably in a technology-related major (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering).
• Rising senior college undergraduate
• 2026 college graduate from an accredited undergraduate program
• Must be available to participate in the program, beginning June 8th 
• Must have the ability to work Monday – Thursday from 9am – 5pm (with a one-hour unpaid lunch break) and Fridays from 9 am – 12:30 pm (31.50 hours per week).
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Some intern assignments will require familiarity with department specific software.
• Demonstrated interest in software development, automation, or IT operations.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript).
• Curiosity about AI tools and willingness to experiment with new technologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to provide recommendation letters from school and/or previous employer.
• No prior professional experience required; this program is designed for entry-level candidates.

Qualified internship applicants please submit your resume and cover letter online. Only candidates who provide a cover letter will be considered. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to all candidates who apply.