Continuing Legal Education Intern

Practising Law Institute (PLI)

Salary: $37k
Experience: 0+ yrs
Location: New York, New York, United States
Job type: Internship

Required skills

Microsoft Office

About the role

OVERVIEW

Practising Law Institute (PLI) educates and informs lawyers and other professionals with innovative programs, publications, podcasts, and additional resources. With a sterling reputation developed over 90 years, PLI is a trusted source of professional development and knowledge for the legal community. A nonprofit organization, PLI is also known for its dedication to providing pro bono training and resources to ensure access to justice. PLI’s client base includes a large array of prestigious law firms, corporations, and government agencies. We are also proud to have recently been named one of the “Brands That Matter” by Fast Company. More information about PLI may be found on our website www.pli.edu.

Practising Law Institute (“PLI”) is seeking a Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) Intern 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 8^th and end on Monday, August 3^rd in our midtown Manhattan office. This is a paid internship with a salary of $18 per hour.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Learn and apply learning assessment best practices aligned with adult education standards
Review and analyze PLI programs and content to understand learning objectives and instructional design
Use AI tools to assist in drafting assessment questions, plausible distractors, and learning objectives
Support development of assessments that meet regulatory standards for CPE self‑study accreditation
Assist in building a CPE self‑study assessment for a book‑based learning module
Shadow cross‑functional teams and external reviewers to understand the end‑to‑end assessment and review process
Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Multimedia, Publishing, Marketing, and other departments
Document learnings, workflows, and recommendations related to assessment development and quality assurance

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified interns fall under one of the following categories:

Recent 2026 Undergraduate
Any major welcome, but Business, Accounting, or Finance major preferred.

Must be available to participate in the program, beginning June 8th through August 3rd
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.
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.

Practising Law Institute is an equal opportunity employer. More information about PLI may be found on our website www.pli.edu. Thank you for your interest in working at PLI.

EEO STATEMENT

PLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any candidate based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other factor protected by federal, state or local law.

Only those applicants who meet our requirements for this position will be contacted.

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About Practising Law Institute (PLI)

Provides continuing legal education and resources for legal professionals.

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