Spring 2026 - Legal & Compliance Externship

Description:

Description:
Founded in 1912 as an adoption agency, Canopy Children's Solutions is Mississippi's most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children's behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions. Canopy employs a diverse group of mission-driven individuals committed to honoring the voice of Mississippi children and families. Being an integral part of the Canopy team involves committing to the Core Values that drive our organization forward:

• The voice of our children and families always comes first
• Relationships matter and our differences make us stronger
• We take great joy in service to others
• Our families and our communities deserve our very best

Canopy has been designated a Great Place to Work® for the third consecutive year, and is one of only seven companies in Mississippi to qualify for this certification in 2024-2025. Canopy's employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, that focus on trust, and the collective goal of helping kids thrive and families to overcome extraordinary challenges.

Position Overview:

• Respond to records requests (subpoenas, due process hearings, etc.) where we need a Court Order or a signed release by the custodial guardian
• Assist Canopy Counsel and Canopy Paralegal in all aspects of contract lifecycle management, including contract drafting
• Research legal and/or compliance issues that arise during the course of the externship
• Complete independent research project related to compliance updates requested by Canopy Counsel and/or Canopy Legal and Responsibility Officer Compliance
• Gain experience in day-to-day issues that arise in the in-house counsel context

Internship/Externship Program Requirements:

• All externs/interns are required to attend a mandatory orientation and training session at the beginning of their externship/internship.
• Business Professional.
• Established contract with academic institution.
• Minimum 100-hour commitment unless stated otherwise in contract.
• Students must satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by university affiliates and their assigned site supervisor.

Requirements:

• Must be a graduate level student actively pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree at an ABA accredited law school.
• Students must satisfactorily complete goals as outlined by college affiliates and their assigned site supervisor.
• Must be enrolled, and in good academic standing, with an accredited academic institution at time of externship/internship.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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