MultiTax Commission

An intergovernmental state tax agency whose mission is to promote uniform and consistent tax policy and administration among the states, assist taxpayers in achieving compliance with existing tax laws, and advocate for state and local sovereignty in the development of tax policy.

Multistate Tax Commission (MTC)
Legal Internship Opportunity

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.

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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.

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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) is seeking highly motivated third-year law students (3Ls) and Tax LL.M. candidates for a legal internship. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys on legal issues that shape state tax administration and policy across the United States. Interns gain exposure to complex state and local tax matters affecting multistate businesses and state tax systems nationwide.

Internship Experience

Working directly with MTC attorneys, interns may:

  • Conduct legal research on multistate tax issues
  • Draft memoranda analyzing statutory and constitutional tax questions
  • Support litigation and amicus brief projects
  • Assist with MTC uniformity projects, model law development, and training initiatives

In addition to substantive legal work, interns will have the opportunity to observe and support the work of MTC committees, including the Uniformity, Litigation, Nexus, Strategic Planning, and Audit Committees. Through this experience, interns will gain insight into how state tax administrators, attorneys, policymakers, and practitioners collaborate to address emerging multistate tax issues and advance greater consistency in state tax systems nationwide.

Qualifications

Applicants must be enrolled as 3Ls or in a Tax LL.M. program at the start of the internship.

Preferred coursework includes at least two of the following:

  • Federal Income Taxation
  • Corporate Taxation
  • Partnership Taxation
  • State and Local Taxation (SALT)
  • Tax Procedure or Tax Controversy

Internship Details

Timing: The exact start and end dates are to be determined.

Location: The MTC is headquartered in Washington, D.C., but interns are not required to be located in the District.

Application Instructions: Please email a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Lila Disque and Jenn Stosberg.