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Jobs, internships, fellowships, and scholarships for students and graduates at every stage of their legal journey.

15 opportunities found

Legal Assistant

ACLU National

Job

Support staff attorneys with legal research, case management, and client intake at one of the nation's leading civil liberties organizations.

Civil Rights
Entry Level
Full-Time
New York, NY Deadline: Rolling

Paralegal — Immigration Unit

Catholic Charities Legal Services

Job

Assist immigration attorneys with case preparation, client interviews, and document filing. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Immigration
Paralegal
Nonprofit
Chicago, IL Deadline: Rolling

Legal Research Analyst

Brennan Center for Justice

Job

Conduct policy and legal research on voting rights, criminal justice reform, and democracy issues. Strong writing skills required.

Research
Policy
Democracy
Remote Deadline: Rolling

Summer Law Intern

U.S. Department of Justice

Internship

Work alongside DOJ attorneys on federal civil and criminal matters. One of the most prestigious legal internships in the country.

Federal
DOJ
Paid
Washington, D.C. Deadline: February 1

Pre-Law Internship Program

Earthjustice

Internship

Gain hands-on experience in environmental litigation. Interns assist with research, client outreach, and case preparation.

Environmental
Pre-Law
Paid
San Francisco, CA Deadline: March 15

Legal Internship — Civil Rights Division

NAACP Legal Defense Fund

Internship

Support civil rights attorneys on voting rights, education equity, and criminal justice cases. Open to undergraduates and law students.

Civil Rights
Voting Rights
Stipend
New York, NY Deadline: April 1

High School Law Explorers Program

American Bar Association

Internship

A structured summer internship for high school students interested in law. Includes courthouse visits, attorney shadowing, and a mock trial.

High School
Summer
ABA
Multiple Cities Deadline: May 1

Equal Justice Works Fellowship

Equal Justice Works

Fellowship

Two-year fellowship funding law graduates to create and lead public interest legal projects at nonprofit organizations.

Public Interest
2-Year
Prestigious
Nationwide Deadline: September 15 $50,000/year

Skadden Fellowship

Skadden Foundation

Fellowship

Supports law graduates pursuing public interest careers. One of the most competitive and prestigious fellowships in public interest law.

Public Interest
Prestigious
Full Salary
Nationwide Deadline: October 1 $75,000/year

Pre-Law Diversity Fellowship

Minority Corporate Counsel Association

Fellowship

A summer fellowship for diverse college students exploring corporate law careers. Includes mentorship, networking, and a paid placement.

Diversity
Corporate Law
Mentorship
Remote Deadline: March 1 $5,000 stipend

ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship

American Bar Association

Scholarship

Awarded to first-year law students from racial and ethnic minority groups who demonstrate financial need and commitment to the legal profession.

Diversity
Need-Based
ABA
Nationwide Deadline: March 1 $15,000

HBCU Pre-Law Scholarship

HBCU Law Scholars Fund

Scholarship

For HBCU students pursuing pre-law studies. Covers tuition, LSAT prep, and law school application fees.

HBCU
Pre-Law
Merit + Need
Nationwide Deadline: April 15 $10,000

Women in Law Scholarship

National Association of Women Lawyers

Scholarship

Supports women enrolled in ABA-accredited law schools who demonstrate leadership and commitment to advancing women in the legal profession.

Women
Leadership
Law School
Nationwide Deadline: May 1 $3,000

First-Generation Law School Scholarship

AccessLex Institute

Scholarship

For first-generation college graduates entering law school. Includes financial award plus mentoring from practicing attorneys.

First-Gen
Mentorship
Need-Based
Nationwide Deadline: February 15 $20,000

High School Law & Justice Scholarship

Street Law Inc.

Scholarship

For high school seniors planning to study pre-law or political science in college. Essay-based award focused on justice and civic engagement.

High School
Essay
College Bound
Nationwide Deadline: March 31 $2,500