Licensed Legal Internship
Program Information
The Licensed Legal Internship Program was established by the Oklahoma Supreme Court to allow law students and recent graduates the opportunity to obtain courtroom experience under the supervision of a licensed attorney. See the LLI program rules and regulations (PDF).
If you have any questions regarding the application process, please email Debra Jenkins or call her at 405-416-7042.
If you are a new supervising attorney, please see our Supervising Attorney Welcome Letter.
Upcoming Swearing-in Date
Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 2:00 p.m.
April Deadline: All documentation is required by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2025. This deadline is applicable to anyone that plans to take the oath in April, as scheduled above or an alternative date arranged by your law school.
Applicants will receive notification confirming eligibility to take the oath.
NOTE: The applicant must have an approved supervising attorney at the time the oath is taken.
Location: Oklahoma Judicial Center, 2100 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Law School Program Information
2024-25 LLI Exam Dates
Oklahoma City University
Friday, August 19, 2024
Friday, October 11, 2024
Friday, January 10, 2025
Friday, March 7, 2025
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
University of Oklahoma
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025
University of Tulsa
Friday, September 6, 2024
Friday, October 18, 2024
Friday, January 24, 2025
Friday, March 14, 2025
Friday, May 16, 2025
For information regarding time, location, and application deadline contact your law school administrator.
Forms
Original forms and applicable fees can be mailed to Oklahoma Bar Association Legal Internship Program, P.O. Box 53036, Oklahoma City, OK 73152. You may also deliver in person to the Oklahoma Bar Center, 1901 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City. Law students must also submit a copy of all forms to the legal internship contact at their university.
Character and Fitness Requirements
Academic Applicants
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation fingerprint-based Criminal History Report to include violent and sex offender searches. Allow 4 weeks for processing.
OR
Oklahoma Board of Bar Examiners Law Student Registration
Licensed Legal Intern/Graduate Applicants
Oklahoma Board of Bar Examiners Law Student Registration
The NCBE character and fitness report is extensive and can take months for completion. The completed NCBE report must be approved by the Oklahoma Board of Bar Examiners to meet LLI eligibility requirements.