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ACLU

Deputy Legal Director

Washington, DC

Demonstrated ability to supervise legal work product, lead case teams, and directly supervise, mentor and support staff, fellows and interns. * Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks ...

ACLU of DC

Deputy Legal Director

Washington, DC · On-site

Demonstrated ability to supervise legal work product, lead case teams, and directly supervise, mentor and support staff, fellows and interns. * Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks ...

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As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship legal fellow in the United States is $19.79, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Legal Fellow vs Legal Intern?

AspectInternship Legal FellowLegal Intern
Required CredentialsTypically enrolled in or recent graduate of law school, some programs may require bar eligibilityUsually law students or recent graduates gaining practical experience
Work EnvironmentNon-permanent, project-based roles often with mentorship from legal professionalsTemporary positions within law firms, nonprofits, or government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by legal organizations, nonprofits, and government for specialized legal trainingCommon in law firms, government offices, and legal clinics for student training

Both roles serve as valuable legal training opportunities, with Legal Fellows often engaging in more specialized or policy-oriented work, while Legal Interns focus on gaining broad legal experience. The main difference lies in the scope, responsibilities, and sometimes the level of experience required.

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Infographic showing various Internship Legal Fellow job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,159 per year, or $19.8 per hour.
Legal Fellow, CSJ

Legal Fellow, CSJ

Loyola University - New Orleans

New Orleans, LA

Other

Posted 15 days ago

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Description The Center for Social Justice is a center based at Loyola University College of Law in New Orleans, Louisiana that provides capital appellate and post-conviction representation to indigent people on Louisiana's death row, as well as juveniles facing sentences of life without parole. This position is a one-year fellowship that may be extended to a second year, for recent law grads interested in gaining experience representing individuals who have been sentenced to death. The fellow will be supervised by senior attorneys, and will have a substantial role in informing the litigation strategies, reviewing records, meeting with clients, conducting legal research, drafting appellate briefs, and mooting oral arguments.

Prior fellowship recipients have gone on to work in capital trial, appeal and post-conviction offices, as well as in academia and other employment opportunities. Examples of Duties Assist teams with all aspects of representation, including legal research and writing, file management, records collection, document review, filing legal pleadings, etc. Visitation of clients in prison Assist with investigation, including research and records review and witness interviewing Additional Responsibilities Other duties as assigned Typical Qualifications Minimum Juris Doctor degree from a U.S

accredited insitition. Current 3L or recent law school graduates are encrouaged to apply. Member Louisiana Bar or scheduled for next Louisiana bar examination within 6 months of successful completion of Juris Doctor degree.

Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills Commitment to indigent criminal defense and the highest quality representation The ability to work well with varying co-counsel and support staff Commitment to work long hours when necessary Preferred Qualifications Experience with direct criminal representation through clinic or internship work Experience as a judicial law clerk Physical Requirements Ability to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodations. In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an annual security report. That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police.

University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included.

A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department. Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

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