Human Resources (Talent Acquisition) Internship Program

King Law Human Resources (Talent Acquisition) Internship Program

Purpose

To provide college students pursuing Bachelors degrees in Human Resource Management Business Administration or related fields with hands-on experience in recruitment and talent acquisition within a professional legal environment. Interns will gain practical experience supporting the firms hiring onboarding and talent development initiatives under the guidance of the Chief Talent Manager.

Program Structure

Type: Unpaid for academic credit
Duration: 12 weeks with 1 week for time off

Start: January 20 2026

End: April 17 2026
Hours: 10 hours per week
Location: Hybrid
Supervisor: Technology Manager
Coordinator: Talent Manager

Learning Objectives

By the end of the program the student will be able to:

1. Explain how strategic recruitment supports organizational success within a professional services firm.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of sourcing screening and selection processes using applicant tracking systems (ATS).

3. Apply effective communication and organizational skills to coordinate interviews and candidate outreach.

4. Understand onboarding procedures HR compliance and documentation best practices.

5. Contribute to the firms employer branding and talent retention efforts through collaboration and innovation.

Intern Responsibilities

Assist with job postings on internal and external platforms including Trakstar Hire college career boards and professional networks.

Support outreach to colleges and universities for internship and hiring opportunities.

Communicate with candidates and track application progress in the applicant tracking system.

Participate in the onboarding process by assisting with new hire documentation

Assist in collecting tracking and organizing candidate and employee data for reporting purposes.

Support HR communications including job descriptions internal announcements and recruitment updates.

Mentorship & Evaluation

Weekly Check-In: 15-minute progress meeting with the Chief Talent Manager.

Midpoint Review: Progress assessment using a short evaluation form.

Final Presentation: 10-minute summary of what was learned and recommendations for process improvement.

School Credit Documentation: Signed by GM and/or Talent Manager at completion.

Program Overview and What to Expect

Throughout the internship students will gain real-world experience in human resources with a focus on recruiting and talent acquisition. The program begins with an introduction to King Laws culture organizational structure and talent management systems. Interns will learn how the firm identifies attracts and retains high-performing team members across multiple offices.

As the internship progresses students will participate in every stage of the hiring processfrom job postings to onboardingwhile gaining insight into HR systems compliance and employer branding. This internship provides valuable exposure to HR operations and prepares students for future careers in talent management recruiting or organizational development.

Eligibility

College students pursuing a Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management Business Administration or a related field.

Recommendation from a faculty advisor or internship coordinator.

Ability to receive school credit required.

Program Benefits

Real-world HR experience in a professional law firm setting.

Mentorship from experienced human resources and recruiting professionals.

Opportunity to develop recruiting onboarding and HR systems skills.

Exposure to best practices in employer branding and talent strategy.

Strong résumé builder and potential for future employment consideration.