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Legal Director roles sit at the intersection of law and organizational leadership, making them a strong CPT fit for J.D. or L.L.M. students whose programs require supervised legal practice. Your DSO must authorize the position as an integral part of your curriculum before you start, and the work must directly connect to your degree's learning objectives.
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Join Team Massachusetts at the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, a dynamic team committed to shaping economic opportunities for residents, fostering collaborative leadership, and nurturing an environment ripe for job creation and business growth.
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR)
The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation protects and empowers consumers through advocacy and education and ensures a fair playing field for the Massachusetts businesses its agencies regulate.
The OCABR legal internship is full-time (37.5 hours a week). A hybrid work schedule is available. Compensation for this internship is $21 per hour.
The internship program will run from the present through mid-May 2027. Interviews will be held in-person and/or virtually.
Legal interns are supervised by our General Counsel.
OCABR Legal Internship Provides Experience in the Following:
The primary assignment of this internship is assisting the general counsel in the daily activities of the office. Such work includes researching relevant legal topics in the field of consumer protection, reviewing and updating regulations, reviewing potential statutory changes, assisting with public record requests, reviewing home improvement contractor complaints, assisting hearing officers in drafting decisions, and other assignments.
You Will Have the Opportunity To:
- Gain hands-on experience at The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
- Experience on-the-job training through real work engagements, showcasing how your academic experience translates to the professional environment.
- Learn directly from experienced associates, seniors, managers and partners with specialized experience and technical knowledge across numerous industries and services.
- Build peer networks and strong work relationships while gaining valuable experience.
- Demonstrate your performance and ability to join a government agency.
Skills & Expertise:
- Legal background
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
- Demonstrated written communication skills.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have legal work authorization in the U.S.
Please submit a cover letter with your application. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Please see Preferred Qualifications.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Contracted Student Interns
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston - 1 Federal St
Job: Legal Services
Agency: Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: Sep 22, 2026, 12:00:02 PM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: 18.00 - 21.00 Hourly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Kelly LaBrecque - 8572755530
Bargaining Unit: Non
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation Legal Internship
Join Team Massachusetts at the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, a dynamic team committed to shaping economic opportunities for residents, fostering collaborative leadership, and nurturing an environment ripe for job creation and business growth.
Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation (OCABR)
The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation protects and empowers consumers through advocacy and education and ensures a fair playing field for the Massachusetts businesses its agencies regulate.
The OCABR legal internship is full-time (37.5 hours a week). A hybrid work schedule is available. Compensation for this internship is $21 per hour.
The internship program will run from the present through mid-May 2027. Interviews will be held in-person and/or virtually.
Legal interns are supervised by our General Counsel.
OCABR Legal Internship Provides Experience in the Following:
The primary assignment of this internship is assisting the general counsel in the daily activities of the office. Such work includes researching relevant legal topics in the field of consumer protection, reviewing and updating regulations, reviewing potential statutory changes, assisting with public record requests, reviewing home improvement contractor complaints, assisting hearing officers in drafting decisions, and other assignments.
You Will Have the Opportunity To:
- Gain hands-on experience at The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
- Experience on-the-job training through real work engagements, showcasing how your academic experience translates to the professional environment.
- Learn directly from experienced associates, seniors, managers and partners with specialized experience and technical knowledge across numerous industries and services.
- Build peer networks and strong work relationships while gaining valuable experience.
- Demonstrate your performance and ability to join a government agency.
Skills & Expertise:
- Legal background
- Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
- Demonstrated written communication skills.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have legal work authorization in the U.S.
Please submit a cover letter with your application. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Please see Preferred Qualifications.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Official Title: Contracted Student Interns
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Boston - 1 Federal St
Job: Legal Services
Agency: Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day
Job Posting: Sep 22, 2026, 12:00:02 PM
Number of Openings: 1
Salary: 18.00 - 21.00 Hourly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Kelly LaBrecque - 8572755530
Bargaining Unit: Non
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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Get Access To All JobsLegal Director CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Legal Director role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, provided your school's curriculum includes a legal practice or experiential learning component that the role directly satisfies. Your DSO will evaluate the job description against your program's learning objectives. Roles requiring a J.D. or L.L.M. candidate and involving substantive legal work, such as contract review, regulatory compliance oversight, or litigation management, are the strongest candidates for CPT approval.
Can I do full-time CPT as a Legal Director without affecting my OPT eligibility?
You can, but timing matters. Twelve months or more of full-time CPT exhausts your OPT eligibility entirely. Many F-1 students in legal programs structure their CPT as part-time during the academic year to preserve OPT for post-graduation employment. Talk to your DSO before accepting a full-time Legal Director offer so you understand the trade-off for your specific program length.
How do I find Legal Director employers who understand CPT work authorization?
Migrate Mate filters roles by employers with documented work-authorization experience, which narrows the field to in-house legal departments already familiar with F-1 employment rules. Organizations in regulated industries like financial services, healthcare, and technology tend to have HR teams and general counsel offices that have processed CPT paperwork before, which reduces delays at the offer stage.
What documents does my employer need to provide for CPT authorization?
Your DSO typically requires a signed offer letter on company letterhead that includes your start and end dates, a description of specific legal duties, confirmation that the position is paid or unpaid, and the employer's address and supervisor contact. For a Legal Director role, the letter should describe supervisory legal responsibilities in enough detail to demonstrate the work advances your degree's learning objectives.
Is a Legal Director internship considered part-time or full-time CPT, and does it matter?
CPT is classified as part-time if you work 20 hours or fewer per week and full-time if you work more than 20 hours. The classification affects your OPT eligibility and, in some programs, whether you must be enrolled in a co-op course simultaneously. A Legal Director role structured as a summer engagement is typically full-time CPT, so confirm your program's policy on concurrent enrollment requirements with your DSO before signing.