An intern's responsibilities vary based on the needs of the employer. For example, a student interning in a law firm may not be completing legal research or litigation, however her experiences in assisting members of the firm with projects, attending court sessions, and providing administrative assistance will increase her understanding of the operation of a law firm. As an on-site internship supervisor, you are responsible for meeting with the intern prior to the start of the assignment to discuss her tasks. The student and a faculty advisor will have met to discuss the learning objectives of the assignment. These will be outlined on an Internship Agreement.
All parties sign the agreement and receive a copy.
Your intern will receive feedback, training and supervision, as needed, not necessarily any more or less than a regular employee. At the end of the semester, the on-site supervisor will complete an evaluation of the student. Career Services will be happy to review yours and give you helpful comments to help you land that job or internship.