Legal Internships at the MTC
The MTC gave me opportunities that made my resume a standout. As an extern, I helped staff legislative projects, put together a professional lecture, contributed to a brief and a published article, and met attorneys who continue to mentor me to this day. No other firm or organization could have given me this type of experience.
Lila Disque, Commission Counsel, MTC
J.D., University of California at Davis, 2011
LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center, 2012
Externing with the MTC allowed me to immediately work on projects that had real-world impact. I contributed to several briefs, helped put together presentations, and performed research for ongoing litigation. The experience proved invaluable when I worked in the private sector after getting an LL.M in tax. After a few years, it was great to return to the MTC as counsel and continue working on what I think are the most interesting and important projects in state taxation.
Chris Barber, Operations Officer and Counsel, MTC
J.D., University of Mississippi, 2013
LL.M., Georgetown University Law Center, 2014
The Multistate Tax Commission (MTC) periodically offers legal internship opportunities for law students interested in state and local taxation. Legal interns may have the opportunity to explore constitutional and statutory interpretation issues that arise during audits of large multistate businesses; assist public sector attorneys who are drafting appellate briefs or preparing for trial; and perform research and writing about issues related to the development of uniform laws and regulations that have a national impact.
MTC attorneys frequently prepare and give presentations, develop training materials, write articles, draft amicus briefs, and work on legal issues that support the work of the Commission. They also provide staff support to the Uniformity, Litigation, and Audit Committees, which meet multiple times a year and are open to the public. If you are selected as a legal intern at the MTC, you’ll have the chance to discuss and participate in all these matters as part of our team.
Location
The MTC is headquartered in Washington, D.C., but we do not require interns to be located in the District. All MTC attorneys work remotely from locations across the country.
How to Apply
The MTC is not currently accepting applications for legal interns.
If you have any questions about the program, you can contact Chris Barber at cbarber@mtc.gov or Jenn Stosberg at jstosberg@mtc.gov.