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Our Programs

The Office of the Harris County Attorney has four paid Internship Programs:

  • Communications & Public Affairs
  • Legal
  • Law Library
  • Software Developer

All programs are offered in the fall, spring and summer semesters.

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2025 Internship Timeline

  • Spring Session (Jan. 6 to April 24)
    Applications due November 1st

    Jul 02
    -
    Nov 04

  • Summer Session (May 19 to Aug. 8)
    Applications due February 1

    Mar 01
    -
    Jun 30

  • Fall Session (Aug. 18 to Nov. 21)
    Applications due May 1st

    Jul 15
    -

How to Apply

Please click the "Apply Now" button below to upload your application materials. Applications are due on November 1st for the Spring, February 1st for Summer, and May 1st for Fall. 

To be considered for an internship at the Harris County Attorney’s Office, an internship application must be submitted by the deadline indicated above. Only current law school students will be eligible to apply for the legal internship program. 

1. Online Application

2. Cover Letter

Submit a cover letter discussing your interest in interning with the office, identifying the position and session (spring, fall, or summer) for which you are applying. Legal interns may select up to three divisions of their interest.

3. Resume

4. Unofficial Transcript

5. Writing Sample

For program specific requirements, please refer to the information below.

Questions may be referred to [email protected]

Application Due Dates

Spring: November 1.
Summer: March 1.
Fall: July 1.

Communications Internship

Calling all students who are passionate about public service, government, policy, and communications. This internship is vital in enhancing our community outreach efforts, managing social media presence, crafting press releases, and developing internal and external websites and programming. 

    • Positions include:
      • Communications and Youth Engagement
      • Communications and Public Affairs
      • Social Media and Content
    • Application Requirements:
      • Cover Letter, Resume
      • Unofficial Transcript
      • Writing/Work Sample
        • (Ex: graphic design, video production, articles, blogs, etc)
    • Eligibility:
      • Current enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate institution
Legal Internship

This internship is ideal for current law students who are passionate about government and public interest. Learn more about the inner workings of your local government office with hands-on experience. With eleven legal divisions, you can choose your own pathway! 

    • Legal divisions include:
      • Compliance & Revenue
      • Defensive Litigation
      • Affirmative & Special Litigation
      • Child Protective Services
      • Disability & Elder Law
      • Employment, Real Estate
      • General Counsel
      • Hospital District
      • Environmental
      • Property Tax
    • Application Requirements:
      • Cover Letter
      • Resume
      • Unofficial Transcript
      • Legal Writing Sample (5-10 pages) 
    • Eligibility:
      • Current enrollment in law school
Law Library Internship

Support the mission of the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library by assisting patrons with legal research, maintaining legal resources, and contributing to innovative projects like LAWPods. Ideal for students interested in legal studies, information science, or public service. 

    • Responsibilities Include:
      • Assisting patrons with reference inquiries 
      • Maintaining and updating legal resources 
      • Developing research aids and instructional materials 
      • Collaborating on innovative library initiatives 
    • Application Requirements:
      • Cover Letter 
      • Resume 
    • Eligibility:
      • Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate institution
Software Developer Internship

Join the Property Tax Division’s database development team and work on real-world software solutions. This internship offers a collaborative environment where students will develop new features for Lawbase, our on-premises database. 

    • Required Qualifications:
      • Enrollment in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field 
      • Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of Object-Oriented principles 
      • Experience with at least one programming language in addition to SQL 
      • Strong self-organization and communication skills 
    • Desired Qualifications:
      • Minimum GPA of 3.0
      • Experience with database development using SQL Server or similar systems
      • Familiarity with Agile project management
      • Experience integrating third party applications
    • Application Requirements:
      • Cover Letter
      • Resume
      • Unofficial Transcript
    • Eligibility:
      • Enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate institution 

Software Developer Internship PDF

FAQ

Who’s eligible for an internship?

Current undergraduate, graduate or law school students. See chart for more details.

Programs

Eligibility

Description

Legal Internship 

Law School  

Gain hands-on experience in public interest law through research, drafting legal documents, and exposure to courtroom proceedings. 

Communications Internship 

Undergrad / Grad 

Assist with social media, public outreach, content creation, and internal/external communications 

Law Library Internship 

Undergrad / Grad 

Support legal research, assist patrons, maintain resources, and contribute to educational initiatives. 

Software Developer Internship 

Undergrad / Grad 

Work on database development, software solutions, and system integrations within a legal framework. 

Summer Legal Academy 

High School 

Explore law through mock lectures, case studies, LSAT prep, and panel discussions. 

Can I apply for the Legal Internship if I’m not in law school?

No, only current law students will be considered and accepted.