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LAW INTERNSHIPS

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"Ideas are the source of all things."

–Plato

  • Encompassing a range of legal topics our online law research internships provide students with the unique opportunity to work jointly with a world-leading legal researcher. On your internship you will advance the boundaries of knowledge in law, and coauthor an original research paper in collaboration with other student colleagues and under the guidance of your expert mentor. 

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  • Deepen your understanding of the law and legal principles while acquiring practical research skills and hands-on experience into what it is like to undertake advanced study in the field. Become a published author when you submit your completed research paper to our open-access academic journal, World Scholars Review, or another scholarly publication.

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  • World Scholars Academy law internship programs are an exceptional opportunity to demonstrate your unique talents, substantiate your commitment to excellence, and individuate yourself from peers so you can stand out when applying to top universities.​​

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WORLD LAW

INTERNSHIPS

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World Scholars Academy law internships for ages 15-18 examine contemporary issues in various domains of the law including; jurisprudence, political economy, antitrust law, and government censorship. On the internship you will work with fellow World Scholars to research and coauthor a cutting-edge academic paper on your topic with the close support of your mentor, a world-leading legal expert.

 

During your internship you will learn specialist research techniques, survey the extant literature of the discipline, and conduct original research on your topic. You will contribute your own ideas to the project's successful completion, and will build technical skills and practical know-how on how to research cases and excel as a lawyer. Your final paper will be reviewed by your mentor and submitted to either our open-access academic journal, World Scholars Review, or another scholarly legal publication.

 

Internships take place on either Saturday or Sunday over four weeks, allowing you to participate in an internship during your normal school year or simultaneously with a World Scholars Academy academic summer course. Interns should expect to spend several additional hours outside of their live contact time each week to complete their research project. World Scholars Academy law internships include:

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  • Maximum class size six (6) students

  • Individualized feedback and academic guidance

  • Certificate of Completion

  • Co-authored research paper submitted for publication

  • Entry into the WSR Best Review Award competition

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See the following link for examples of previous law internship research outputs. Upcoming law internship opportunities are listed below. Please note that places on World Scholars Academy internship programs are extremely limited and currently listed research topics may not recur.

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Internship Details
 

Make your mark in the field of regulatory law with our specialized academic internship, where you’ll write a review paper on the controversial field of regulatory capture. Regulatory capture occurs when regulatory agencies, which are supposed to act in the public interest, end up being controlled by the industries they are meant to regulate. This influence can lead to regulations and policies that benefit the industry rather than the public through reduced competition, higher prices, and weakened consumer protections. Regulatory capture undermines the effectiveness of regulation and can lead to significant economic and social costs.

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This internship is appropriate for aspiring law students eager to explore how regulatory capture influences legal frameworks, governance, and our economy. Engage directly with your expert mentor and access top-tier resources while you hone your research skills as you investigate the mechanisms through which industries shape the law to their own advantage.

​During this month-long Internship, you will conduct original research on regulatory capture. Collaborating with your fellow interns, you will critically debate the extent to which regulatory capture impacts Western democracies, and present evidence-based solutions to address these problems. With your mentor's guidance, you will co-author an academic research paper on this topic for publication. No previous knowledge of law or legal theory is required to participate.

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Location: Online

Type: Academic Research Internship

Eligibility: Ages 15-18

Days: Saturdays from 3pm-6pm PT | 6pm-9pm ET

Dates: Four weeks: November 2nd, November 9th, November 16th, November 23rd

Price: $2195

Requirements: Interns are expected to be present for all four sessions. However, if an intern is unable to attend a particular session they will receive an update on the project progress and will be assigned additional work to complete in order to make up for their absence. Interns are expected to spend a minimum of three hours per week working on their project outside of the live contact hours. Satisfactory completion of assigned work is required to be named as an author.

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