Summer Legal Intern

About the Role

The Delaware River Port Authority (“DRPA”) is seeking to hire law school students for the 2027 summer season. This internship is designed to provide students with meaningful, hands-on exposure to a professional work environment within the Office of the General Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of substantive legal assignments under the supervision and guidance of attorneys.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.
• Perform statutory and regulatory analysis.
• Assist with other matters handled by the Office of General Counsel.
• Participate in projects involving other DRPA departments, including regulatory compliance, contracting, and procurement processes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Successful completion of a pre-employment evaluation, including drug (including marijuana) and alcohol tests.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Proficiency in relevant personal computer applications such as word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge and experience in utilizing law libraries and Lexis/Nexis for research.

Qualifications

• Completed at least one year of law school.
• Submit an official law school transcript verifying full-time enrollment and completion of a minimum of 12 credits in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Submit official law school documentation verifying full-time enrollment for the Fall 2027 semester, with a minimum of 12 credits.
• Home residence must be located within DRPA’s Port District (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties in Pennsylvania; Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean, and Salem, counties in New Jersey).
• Available to work in-person, full-time (40 hours per week), for the entire 10-week period (June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027).

Desired Skills & Professional Expectations

• Basic exposure to reading and analyzing information (coursework, projects, case studies, or research assignments).
• Ability to write clearly and thoughtfully, with guidance and feedback.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks accurately and on time.
• Openness to learning new concepts, tools, and processes.
• Confidence to ask questions, seek clarification, and apply constructive feedback.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, including reliability, respectful and effective communication, and accountability.

Preferred

• One (1) year practical experience, including a legal internship.
• Excellent academic credentials and experience in legal research and writing.
• Written reference from an academic counselor.

Work Location

• One Port Center, Camden, NJ

Work Hours

• 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, including a paid lunch hour.

Internship Details

• Hourly Rate: $26.00/hr.
• Paid weekly.
• Duration: 10-week period from June 7, 2027, through August 13, 2027.

Benefits

• Free parking at all facilities.
• Complimentary passage on DRPA bridges (for commuting to and from work).
• Complimentary travel on PATCO (when used for commuting to and from work).
• Opportunity to participate in a meaningful learning experience with industry leaders and professionals.