Public Law Internship Programme 2027
12 October 2026
Applications are now open for the Public Law Internship Programme 2027 (formerly The Legal Access Internship Programme). This new name aims to better reflect the broad range of legal career opportunities available across participating public sector organisations.
The programme has been running successfully for a number of years and offers students from underrepresented backgrounds the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a public sector legal environment. Successful applicants will undertake a two-month paid internship commencing in June 2027.
Participating organisations include:
- Law Reform Commission
- Office of the Attorney General
- Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
- Chief State Solicitor’s Office
- Houses of the Oireachtas Service
- Legal Aid Board
Eligibility
The programme is open to final-year undergraduate law students (or students undertaking an equivalent qualification where law is a major subject) who meet specific eligibility requirements.
Applicants may qualify under one or more of the following pathways:
Pathway 1: Access programme/Access route
You entered higher education through an access programme or access route, including:
- Higher Education Access Route (HEAR)
- Disability Access Route to Education (DARE)
- Mature student route
- Other recognised institution-specific access programmes
Pathway 2: SUSI financial support
You are currently in receipt of, or have previously received, one of the following:
- SUSI band one full maintenance grant
- SUSI special rate maintenance grant
Pathway 3: Registered disability support service user
You are registered with, and currently receive supports from, the disability support service within your higher education institution.
Applicants will be required to provide supporting documentation as part of the application process.
How to Apply
Full details of the programme, including eligibility criteria, participating organisations and application information, are available in the information booklet and application on the Oireachtas website: Work experience – Houses of the Oireachtas
Closing Date: 1 p.m. on Friday, 30 October 2026