CPT Trial Attorney Jobs

Trial Attorney CPT positions place F-1 students inside courtrooms, law clinics, or public defender offices where supervised litigation work counts as an integral part of your JD curriculum. Your DSO must authorize each placement before you start, and your employment must tie directly to a specific course or academic requirement.

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Open Jobs50+
Top Visa TypeF-1 CPT
Work Type94% On-site
Median Salary$29K
Top LocationRedwood City, CA
Most JobsRevolution Medicines, Inc.

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Revolution Medicines, Inc.
Intern, Clinical Trial Operations, Clinical Operations
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Revolution Medicines, Inc.
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Intern, Clinical Trial Operations, Clinical Operations
Revolution Medicines, Inc.
Redwood City, California
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
$67,000 - $81,000/yr
On-Site
Associate's

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Medpace
Clinical Trial Intern
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Medpace
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Clinical Trial Intern
Medpace
Irving, Texas
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Project & Program Management
Administrative & Office Support
Clinical Trials
On-Site
Bachelor's
5,001-10,000

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Rush University Medical Center
Research Intern
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Rush University Medical Center
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Research Intern
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois
Laboratory Research
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Clinical Trials
$17/hr - $25/hr
On-Site
None

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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Research Intern
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Research Intern
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas
Laboratory Research
Biotech & Life Sciences
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Clinical Trials
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Penn State University
Clinical Research Interns
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Penn State University
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Clinical Research Interns
Penn State University
University Park, Pennsylvania
Clinical Trials & Medical Research
Laboratory Research
Healthcare Administration
Clinical Trials
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Trial Attorney CPT: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Trial Attorney work qualify as CPT for an F-1 student?

Yes, if your law school's curriculum includes a clinical program, externship course, or practicum that requires supervised litigation experience. The placement must be an integral part of a specific course you're enrolled in, and your DSO must authorize it on your I-20 before you start work. Purely voluntary or extracurricular legal work does not count.

Can I do CPT at a private law firm instead of a government office?

Yes. Private law firms, public interest organizations, corporate legal departments, and government prosecutor or defender offices all qualify as CPT employers as long as the work aligns with your academic program and your school approves the placement. The key requirement is curriculum integration, not employer type. Confirm that the firm is willing to sign any documentation your school requires.

How do I find law firms and legal employers that are open to CPT students?

Use Migrate Mate to identify legal employers with a history of sponsoring attorneys and engaging with F-1 work authorization processes. Firms that have previously navigated visa paperwork are typically more familiar with CPT authorization requirements and less likely to rescind offers over documentation timelines.

What happens if my CPT authorization expires mid-semester before my placement ends?

You must stop working immediately if your CPT authorization lapses. CPT is authorized on a semester-by-semester basis, and working even one day beyond the end date on your I-20 is an unauthorized employment violation. Contact your DSO at least two to three weeks before the expiration date to renew, and confirm the new I-20 is in hand before continuing.

Does full-time CPT affect my future OPT eligibility?

Yes. Under USCIS rules, 12 months or more of full-time CPT used before graduation eliminates your post-completion OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, does not count against your OPT. Many law students structure Trial Attorney placements as part-time to preserve their 12-month post-graduation OPT for a full-time position.