Legal Compliance Specialist Internships
Legal compliance specialist internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working compliance practitioners, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Protiviti, Bank of China, and DOW among the employers posting roles now.
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Austin Legal, Risk and Compliance Intern - 2027LOCATION
AUSTINADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are You Ready to Live Something Different with Protiviti?
The Protiviti career provides an opportunity to learn, shape outcomes, and grow within a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture. We hire curious individuals who are motivated by learning and who are driven to make an impact. By teaming with our clients, we solve the business challenges a dynamic world presents and discover and implement innovative business solutions. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.
At every level, we champion leaders who live our values. Imagining our work as a journey, integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver high-quality, client-focused outcomes in pursuit of our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.
Are you inspired to make a difference?
You've come to the right place.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Legal, Risk and Compliance interns work with Protiviti’s clients, who are typically among the world’s leading companies. As an intern, you collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality client-focused solutions to complex business problems these organizations face. Experience tells us that our future leaders need to be both knowledgeable and demonstrate depth in an area of expertise but also versatile, having a broad range of capabilities and skill sets to solve today’s complex business problems. That’s why we focus on developing resources across our business, so you gain experience in different industries, grow your technical and professional capabilities, and gain leadership qualities that will ensure your future success.
Our culture is built on clear expectations, meaningful support, and teamwork. Interns are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn through real work, and collaborate closely with others. Our people invest in one another; coaching, guiding, and supporting each team member to grow and perform at their best.
When you join our team, you will participate in Liftoff with Protiviti, our award-winning onboarding live-virtual experience with gamification embedded in the delivery. You will also attend The Intern Challenge, an experiential learning course that will help build confidence and create connections that will help you transition successfully into your role as an intern.
Protiviti’s internship is an innovative experience designed to take you on a journey to immerse you in our unique business and culture. Through our internship, you may work across various industries and engage in internal initiatives, all of which will fuel your curiosity, uncover hidden strengths, and prepare you for your career. During the internship, you will get a preview of Foundations, Protiviti’s innovative entry-level full-time career opportunity, which provides you with experiences and learning opportunities in business operations, consulting, data, relationship building, technology, and innovation.
With each project, you receive hands-on training in a supportive, high-performance environment and interact with leaders across our practice. Talent Managers will assign specific project experiences that support career growth, your skills, and the needs of the business. A network of advisors will help you navigate challenges and celebrate milestones. There are opportunities to join committees, participate in employee network groups, enjoy social, civic, and networking activities to strengthen connections and build meaningful relationships across our firm and in the community.
Legal, Risk and Compliance interns develop knowledge in core business processes within the financial services, technology, and healthcare industries. Interns will work within internal control and risk frameworks, as well as regulator and compliance methodologies.
Legal, Risk and Compliance interns will help develop key deliverables, including process flows, work programs, reports, and control summaries. Interns will review transactions to provide process improvement recommendations and address legal, risk and compliance challenges as needed. Legal, Risk and Compliance interns will work within various segments, including but not limited to financial crime and anti-money laundering, risk management, credit services, regulatory compliance and consumer protection, analytics, and legal consulting.
Meaningful onboarding. Impactful training. Foundational learning. These experiences define Protiviti’s award-winning internship – an experience that builds upon your skills and knowledge and enables you to thrive.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree : Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Juris Doctor, degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Accounting, Applied Math, Criminal Justice, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Law and Policy, Legal Studies, Management, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Pre-Law, Political Science and Statistics)
- Visa Status : All applicants applying for U.S. job openings need authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future
- Graduation Status: Must be currently enrolled in a degree program and expected to graduate within 12 months after completion of the internship
- Experience solving problems using AI-powered productivity and collaboration tools (i.e. Microsoft Copilot, GenAI, etc.)
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills and innovation to client engagements across various industries Technical proficiency aligning to assigned capability area
WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL
- Works effectively in teams, as well as independently
- Being creative and analytical
- Passionate about evaluating, synthesizing, organizing, and interpreting data and information
- Embraces challenges with a growth mindset and contributes to meaningful outcomes
- Seeks feedback and guidance to strengthen performance
- Drive towards obtaining professional certifications and a strong academic background
- Relevant experience with specific skills:
- Familiarity of banking, compliance, insurance, legal innerworkings, and asset management related processes and issues
- Ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audience Using technology tools to create finished products and for analyzing large data sets
HOW WE WORK
Protiviti practices a hybrid model, combining in-person with purpose and remote work to best support excellent work, connection and collaboration. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. We encourage thoughtful choices about where work happens – making decisions that best support client outcomes, team effectiveness and learning. The requirements will vary by client, project, team and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments. Interns do not accrue company paid time off (Choice Time Off), and we expect that interns will be available to complete work in the designated location during business hours for the entire duration of the Internship.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply at www.protiviti.com/careers .
Note: Students may apply for only one location or capability. Duplicate applications will not be accepted. Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of the internship to be considered.
#LI-DNI
Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.
$28/hr-$38/hrOur annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.
Eligible for an annual discretionary bonusEmployees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.
Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf .
Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.
Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
JOB LOCATION
TX AUSTIN NORTHJOB REQUISITION
Austin Legal, Risk and Compliance Intern - 2027LOCATION
AUSTINADDITIONAL LOCATION(S)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are You Ready to Live Something Different with Protiviti?
The Protiviti career provides an opportunity to learn, shape outcomes, and grow within a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing culture. We hire curious individuals who are motivated by learning and who are driven to make an impact. By teaming with our clients, we solve the business challenges a dynamic world presents and discover and implement innovative business solutions. We lean into our mission: We Care. We Collaborate. We Deliver.
At every level, we champion leaders who live our values. Imagining our work as a journey, integrity guides our way, inclusion moves us forward together, innovation creates new destinations, and our commitment to success empowers us to deliver high-quality, client-focused outcomes in pursuit of our vision to be the most trusted global consulting firm.
Are you inspired to make a difference?
You've come to the right place.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Legal, Risk and Compliance interns work with Protiviti’s clients, who are typically among the world’s leading companies. As an intern, you collaborate with the team to deliver high-quality client-focused solutions to complex business problems these organizations face. Experience tells us that our future leaders need to be both knowledgeable and demonstrate depth in an area of expertise but also versatile, having a broad range of capabilities and skill sets to solve today’s complex business problems. That’s why we focus on developing resources across our business, so you gain experience in different industries, grow your technical and professional capabilities, and gain leadership qualities that will ensure your future success.
Our culture is built on clear expectations, meaningful support, and teamwork. Interns are encouraged to contribute ideas, learn through real work, and collaborate closely with others. Our people invest in one another; coaching, guiding, and supporting each team member to grow and perform at their best.
When you join our team, you will participate in Liftoff with Protiviti, our award-winning onboarding live-virtual experience with gamification embedded in the delivery. You will also attend The Intern Challenge, an experiential learning course that will help build confidence and create connections that will help you transition successfully into your role as an intern.
Protiviti’s internship is an innovative experience designed to take you on a journey to immerse you in our unique business and culture. Through our internship, you may work across various industries and engage in internal initiatives, all of which will fuel your curiosity, uncover hidden strengths, and prepare you for your career. During the internship, you will get a preview of Foundations, Protiviti’s innovative entry-level full-time career opportunity, which provides you with experiences and learning opportunities in business operations, consulting, data, relationship building, technology, and innovation.
With each project, you receive hands-on training in a supportive, high-performance environment and interact with leaders across our practice. Talent Managers will assign specific project experiences that support career growth, your skills, and the needs of the business. A network of advisors will help you navigate challenges and celebrate milestones. There are opportunities to join committees, participate in employee network groups, enjoy social, civic, and networking activities to strengthen connections and build meaningful relationships across our firm and in the community.
Legal, Risk and Compliance interns develop knowledge in core business processes within the financial services, technology, and healthcare industries. Interns will work within internal control and risk frameworks, as well as regulator and compliance methodologies.
Legal, Risk and Compliance interns will help develop key deliverables, including process flows, work programs, reports, and control summaries. Interns will review transactions to provide process improvement recommendations and address legal, risk and compliance challenges as needed. Legal, Risk and Compliance interns will work within various segments, including but not limited to financial crime and anti-money laundering, risk management, credit services, regulatory compliance and consumer protection, analytics, and legal consulting.
Meaningful onboarding. Impactful training. Foundational learning. These experiences define Protiviti’s award-winning internship – an experience that builds upon your skills and knowledge and enables you to thrive.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree : Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Juris Doctor, degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Accounting, Applied Math, Criminal Justice, Data Analytics, Economics, Finance, Law and Policy, Legal Studies, Management, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, Pre-Law, Political Science and Statistics)
- Visa Status : All applicants applying for U.S. job openings need authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future
- Graduation Status: Must be currently enrolled in a degree program and expected to graduate within 12 months after completion of the internship
- Experience solving problems using AI-powered productivity and collaboration tools (i.e. Microsoft Copilot, GenAI, etc.)
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills and innovation to client engagements across various industries Technical proficiency aligning to assigned capability area
WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL
- Works effectively in teams, as well as independently
- Being creative and analytical
- Passionate about evaluating, synthesizing, organizing, and interpreting data and information
- Embraces challenges with a growth mindset and contributes to meaningful outcomes
- Seeks feedback and guidance to strengthen performance
- Drive towards obtaining professional certifications and a strong academic background
- Relevant experience with specific skills:
- Familiarity of banking, compliance, insurance, legal innerworkings, and asset management related processes and issues
- Ability to convey complex concepts to technical and non-technical audience Using technology tools to create finished products and for analyzing large data sets
HOW WE WORK
Protiviti practices a hybrid model, combining in-person with purpose and remote work to best support excellent work, connection and collaboration. This model creates meaningful experiences for our people and our clients while offering a flexible environment. We encourage thoughtful choices about where work happens – making decisions that best support client outcomes, team effectiveness and learning. The requirements will vary by client, project, team and other business factors. Our people work both in-person in local Protiviti offices and on client sites, which can include local or out-of-state travel based on our projects and client requests and commitments. Interns do not accrue company paid time off (Choice Time Off), and we expect that interns will be available to complete work in the designated location during business hours for the entire duration of the Internship.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply at www.protiviti.com/careers .
Note: Students may apply for only one location or capability. Duplicate applications will not be accepted. Applicants must be 18 years of age at the time of the internship to be considered.
#LI-DNI
Starting salary is based on a full-time equivalent schedule. Placement in the range is dependent upon experience, skills and geographic work location. Below is the salary range for this job.
$28/hr-$38/hrOur annual bonus plan provides eligible employees additional cash and/or discretionary stock compensation opportunities. Below is the bonus target opportunity for this job.
Eligible for an annual discretionary bonusEmployees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverages, FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave up to 10 weeks, and short/long term disability. We offer eligible employees a company 401(k) savings and investment plan with an employer match of 50% on the first 6% of your contributions. We provide Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of (CTO) varies based on years of service. New hires receive up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year. Protiviti also recognizes up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year.
Learn more about the variety of rewards we offer at Protiviti at https://www.protiviti.com/sites/default/files/2026-01/2026_u.s._benefit_highlights.pdf .
Any benefits outlined are part of our reward offerings for full-time employees in the U.S. Your Open Enrollment materials, insurance contracts, plan documents and Summary Plan Descriptions together comprise the official plan document which legally governs the administration of your benefit plans. Protiviti reserves the right to terminate or amend your benefit plans in any way and at any time.
Protiviti is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran
As part of Protiviti’s employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Protiviti is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to HRSolutions@roberthalf.com or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.
In your email please include the following:
The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.
The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.
For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Protiviti will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Protiviti will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Protiviti is not registered to hire or employ personnel in the following states – West Virginia, Alaska.
Protiviti is not licensed or registered as a public accounting firm and does not issue opinions on financial statements or offer attestation services.
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Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Legal Compliance Specialist Internship Search
Apply months before the internship starts
Large employers open summer internship applications in the fall, often closing them before the new year. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check listings regularly throughout the year so you catch both recruiting windows and don't miss structured programs by starting your search too late.
Build a compliance portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for legal compliance specialist interns expect limited work history, so give recruiters something concrete to assess. Document two or three self-initiated or coursework projects, such as a regulatory research memo, a policy gap analysis, or a compliance checklist, and be ready to walk through your reasoning and methodology.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens your reach significantly.
Practice the legal compliance specialist intern screen out loud
Legal compliance specialist intern interviews typically include scenario-based questions testing how you analyze a regulatory situation or identify a compliance risk in a hypothetical case. Practice talking through your reasoning out loud, since interviewers weigh how you think through the problem as much as the conclusion you reach.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger organizations in financial services, healthcare, and technology run formal compliance rotational programs designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill in the first application wave, and offer structured mentorship you won't find in ad-hoc intern roles. Identify the ones that fit your interests and apply as soon as they open.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the legal compliance specialist internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start sorting through openings, then filter by location and work type so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take. Applying to a focused list moves faster than sorting a broad one.
Legal Compliance Specialist Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a legal compliance specialist internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For legal compliance specialist candidates, a concrete artifact like a documented compliance audit, a policy memo, or a case study gives recruiters something to assess directly. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a legal compliance specialist internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For legal compliance specialist interns, what actually drives it is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team at the end of the internship, and whether you discuss return-offer interest early. Position for one by delivering quality work and building relationships, without counting on it as the outcome.
When should I apply for legal compliance specialist internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before winter break. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly rather than waiting for a single recruiting season gives you the widest window to apply.
Are legal compliance specialist internships paid?
Most professional legal compliance specialist internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it, so you can compare opportunities as you apply without needing to ask upfront.
What should a legal compliance specialist internship resume include?
Lead with projects rather than work history: two or three complete, documented projects showing the tools and frameworks you used, such as compliance research memos, regulatory mapping exercises, or policy drafts you can share as writing samples or case studies. Add relevant coursework in law, ethics, or regulatory affairs. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote legal compliance specialist internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the legal compliance specialist internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you decide what works for your situation. Use the work-type filter to see only the format that fits you.
Can international students get legal compliance specialist internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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