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Legal Intern roles in law firms, corporate legal departments, and public interest organizations qualify for CPT when your DSO authorizes the position as integral to your degree program. Your CPT authorization must match the specific employer and start date, so confirm your I-20 reflects the correct terms before your first day.
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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 Intern CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a legal internship qualify for CPT?
Yes, if your academic program includes a practicum, externship, or field placement component that the internship satisfies. Your DSO must authorize the specific position as integral to your curriculum. General interest in law is not sufficient. The connection between the legal work you'll perform and your degree requirements must be documented and approved before your start date.
Can I do CPT at a law firm if I'm not in a law degree program?
Yes. CPT eligibility is tied to your specific degree program requirements, not the employer's industry. A business, political science, or paralegal studies student can receive CPT authorization for a legal internship if their school curriculum formally includes workplace training in a legal setting. Your DSO determines whether the placement qualifies, not the law firm.
How do I find legal intern employers who are familiar with F-1 CPT?
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with a track record of hiring F-1 students, which shortens the time you spend educating HR about CPT authorization. Many smaller law firms have never hired an international student and may confuse CPT with visa sponsorship. Starting with employers who already understand F-1 work authorization reduces delays and misunderstandings during the offer stage.
Does CPT for a legal internship count against my 12 months of OPT?
Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or less, does not reduce your OPT eligibility regardless of how many months you use it. Full-time CPT, meaning more than 20 hours per week, counts against your 12-month OPT pool only if you accumulate 12 or more months of full-time CPT. Confirm your weekly hours with your DSO before accepting a full-time legal internship offer.
What documents does a law firm need from me to verify my CPT authorization?
You'll need to provide your current I-20 with the CPT authorization section completed by your DSO, showing the employer name, authorized start and end dates, and whether the authorization is part-time or full-time. Some employers also request your F-1 visa stamp and I-94 record. E-Verify-enrolled employers will complete employment eligibility verification through that system using your I-20 and passport.