UT System Internship (UTSI) and Law Clerkship (LC)

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The Office of Talent & Innovation’s UT System Internship (UTSI) and Law Clerkship (LC) is a paid 10-week program that dovetails project-based work experience with robust professional development, mentoring and opportunities for self-reflection.

 

Applications for Summer 2025 will open in January.        

 


Program Goals:

  • Contribute to UT student career development & success through real work experience.
  • Develop collaboration skills for our evolving workforce.
  • Offer hands-on experience in the student’s field/function of study.
  • Provide a safe environment for professional development.

 

Key Dates:

  • Applications Open - January 13, 2025
  • Interviews - March 3-28, 2025
  • Start Date - June 2, 2025
  • Orientation - June 2-4, 2025
  • Intern & Law Clerk Summit - July 28-30, 2025 in Austin, TX
  • End Date - August 13, 2025

 

2024 Positions for reference.  2025 Positions will be available in December.

Position Title Department Eligible Students Location
Project Coordinator - Academic Affairs Intern Academic Affairs Undergraduate or Graduate In-Person (Austin) or Remote
IT Infrastructure Intern (2 openings) Chief Information Officer Undergraduate or Graduate
In-Person (Austin or Dallas) or Remote
Chief Information Officer Undergraduate or Graduate In-Person (Austin or Dallas) or Remote
IT Special Projects Intern Chief Information Officer Undergraduate or Graduate In-Person (Austin or Dallas) or Remote
Tax Accounting Intern Controller - Tax Undergraduate or Graduate  In-Person (Austin) or Remote
Marketing, Digital Website & Tutorial Video Intern Controller  Undergraduate In-Person (Austin) 
Procurement Card Digitization & Automation Intern
Controller 
Undergraduate In-Person (Austin) 
Controller - Financial Shared Services
Graduate or Rising Senior
In-Person (Austin) preferred; Remote possible
Controller - Contracts & Procurement
Graduate or Rising Junior or Senior
In-Person (Austin) preferred; Remote possible
Digital Communications Intern Employee Benefits
Undergraduate or
Graduate
In-Person (Austin) or Remote
Communications Intern (2 openings) External Relations Undergraduate In-Person (Austin) 
Law Clerk (4 openings)
**Early Application Deadline: February 12**
General Counsel Law Student In-Person (Austin) or Remote
IT Data Management Intern Health Affairs Undergraduate or Graduate Remote
Communications Intern Information Security Undergraduate or Graduate Remote
Information Security Intern - Security Operations Center Information Security Undergraduate In-Person (Austin) or remote
Internal Audit Intern Systemwide Audit
Undergraduate or
Graduate
In-Person (Austin) or Remote
HR Business Partner Intern (2 openings) Talent and Innovation Undergraduate In-Person (Austin) or Remote
Talent and Innovation Undergraduate In-Person (Austin)
HR Wellness Program Intern Talent and Innovation
Undergraduate
In-Person (Austin) 
UT Education & Research Center at Laredo
Undergraduate In-Person (Laredo)
Marketing & Communications Intern University Lands Undergraduate In-Person (Houston)
Data Analyst Intern University Lands Undergraduate In-Person (Houston)
IT Support Specialist Intern University Lands Undergraduate In-Person (Houston)
**12-week program  May 16 - August 16**
University Lands Graduate In-Person (Houston)
Oil & Gas Accounting Intern University Lands Undergraduate In-Person (Houston)

 

 

Eligibility:

  • All applicants must be currently enrolled at one of the 14 University of Texas institutions unless otherwise noted in the job description.
  • Undergraduate Students: Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate program and have successfully completed at least TWO academic semesters of undergraduate coursework.
  • Graduate Students: Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program and have successfully completed at least ONE academic semester of graduate coursework.
  • International Students: International applicants who will meet all U.S. work eligibility requirements by May 30, 2025 are welcome to apply. Consult with your institution’s international office regarding work eligibility.
  • UTSI Alumni: Previous interns are welcome to apply.
  • May graduates and post docs are not eligible.

 

Program Requirements:

  • Residency: All interns, including those working remotely, must reside in the state of Texas for the duration of the program.
  • Professional Development Program (PDP): PDP sessions take place every Tuesday from 1-2:30PM Central Time. PDP sessions are MANDATORY. Students who will be taking classes or have other work/academic obligations at this time during the program dates should not apply.  Sample PDP Schedule.
  • Orientation & the Summit: Take place in Austin, TX and are mandatory.  Travel and accommodations are paid by UT System Administration.

 

Contact: UTSI@utsystem.edu


View Summer 2024 Interns and Projects

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