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
Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
June Deadline: All documentation is required by 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 15, 2026. This deadline is applicable to anyone that plans to take the oath in June, 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
2026-27 LLI Exam Dates
Oklahoma City University
Friday, August 21, 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026
Friday, January 15, 2027
Friday, March 5, 2027
Tuesday, May 18, 2027
University of Oklahoma
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Thursday, January 14, 2027
Thursday, March 11, 2027
Monday, May 17, 2027
University of Tulsa
Friday, August 28, 2026, 9 am
Friday, October 9, 2026, 9 am
Friday, January 22, 2027, 9 am
Friday, March 5, 2027, 9 am
Friday, May 14, 2027, 9 am
For information regarding time, location, and application deadline contact your law school administrator.
The law school certifies that applicants have met the academic requirements.
Best practice: Complete half the credit hours required for completion of your J.D. and required courses by the end of your 3rd semester of law school pursuant to Rule 2.1(a).
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.
Best Practice: Submit Law Student Registration on or before June 1 at the end of your first year or first semester of law school. Early applicants save $495 in fees and maximize use of the Legal Intern License.
Licensed Legal Interns, Academic Licensed Legal Interns and applicants are required to report any misdemeanor or felony charges received after character and fitness has been approved through the Oklahoma Board of Bar Examiners or Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation criminal history report. Minor traffic violations do not need to be reported.