ABC Commission Legal Intern (Fall 2026)

Ready to turn your education into real-world experience? If you're a college student or recent graduate interested in the legal field, the ABC Commission which is a division of the North Carolina Department of Public Safety (NC DPS) offers an exciting internship where you'll gain hands-on experience providing legal support services, work alongside experienced professionals, and build the skills needed for a successful career in public service. Continue reading to learn how you can make an impact. 

This internship is designed for currently enrolled and/or recently graduated (within 6 months) college students. A copy of your current college transcripts (official or unofficial) must be submitted to verify eligibility. Applications missing this requirement will be deemed incomplete and removed from consideration.

The ABC Commission is seeking a legal intern for the Fall of 2026. Specific responsibilities include legal office support work including agenda meeting preparation, legal research, possible public interaction, drafting legal documents under supervision, assisting with case preparation, reviewing files, attending court proceedings, and organizing evidence. 

As an intern, you will be exposed to various aspects of administrative law environment from working with law enforcement, office duties and courtroom procedures. Most of the work is confidential.

This internship is expected to start on August 24, 2026, and continue through October 23, 2026. The work schedule is part-time (up to 30 hours per week) Monday-Thursday. The rate of pay is $15.00 per hour. We value our employees and are committed to providing flexibility in work schedules. This position qualifies for teleworking on a part-time basis as part of the State Telework Program.

A COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT IS REQUIRED TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY. PLEASE ATTACH YOUR UNOFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S).

Please note: The selected intern will be required to provide a letter of recommendation from a professional reference or academic advisor/professor before being hired. 

Interns will be hired through Temporary Solutions, which operates as the State’s temporary employment agency. As a temporary position there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information.