Student Legal Intern

Under close supervision and in a learning capacity, Student Legal Interns assist in the performance of various professional and technical activities of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). Student Legal Interns are second- or third-year law students enrolled in curricula pertinent to VTA's needs and are employed for a limited term. Student Interns are typically assigned one or more research-oriented projects that involve interaction with several departmental units and/or VTA Divisions. The activities performed are typically sub-professional or technical duties related to the student's field of study.

The Ideal Candidate: 
Actively enrolled in a Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent legal education program at an accredited law school.  
Ability to collect, organize, and interpret data accurately while working within established policies and procedures.
Capable of assisting in report preparation and effectively conveying findings.
Interested in analyzing systems, equipment, and business processes for efficiency.
Proactive, adaptable, and eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.

Essential Job Functions:

Specific tasks will vary depending on the student's field of study and the area of assignment.

• Collect, correlate, and tabulate data; learn to interpret and evaluate information in accordance with established policies and procedures;
• Research issues relevant to the assigned Division; participate in team analysis of problems;
• Participate in the preparation of reports and preliminary studies;
• Assist in analyzing information and preparing recommendations on systems, equipment, and business processes of VTA.

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must be enrolled in college as an undergraduate or graduate student either in the current school term or the school term prior to their internship with VTA, if the internship is to begin during the summer break. The school enrollment must be/have been considered by the school to be full-time.