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As of Jun 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship legal writing 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.

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AspectInternship Legal WritingLegal Research Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically enrolled law students, some internships may require coursework in legal writingLaw students or recent graduates, often with research experience
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, legal departments, nonprofits, often in office settingsLaw firms, academic institutions, government agencies, often in office settings
Primary TasksDrafting memos, legal briefs, and summaries; improving legal writing skillsConducting legal research, analyzing statutes and case law, preparing research reports

Internship Legal Writing focuses on developing legal writing skills through drafting and editing legal documents, while Legal Research Assistant roles emphasize conducting research and analyzing legal sources. Both positions are valuable for law students seeking practical experience, but they differ in daily tasks and skill development.

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Summer 2026 Legal Internship

Touro University New York

Manhattan, NY โ€ข On-site

$17/hr

Per diem

Posted 7 days ago


Job description

Overview
Touro's Office of the General Counsel represents the University in all areas. Interns work hand-in-hand with the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Associate General Counsels, other senior administrators, as well as organizational allies, outside counsel, congressional and USDOE staff. Interns may be eligible to receive credit for the time spent in the Office of the General Counsel. Please contact your school's externship coordinator for more information. Touro makes no representations or guarantees that the intern will receive credit for the position. Travel stipends may be available to students who do not receive compensation or credit for the internship.
As part of this internship you will be assigned work with one of our legal/compliance offices located at: Touro University, New York Medical College, Touro University California or Touro University Nevada.
Responsibilities
The primary objective of our internship program is to contribute to your education. As an intern you will be engaged in the legal department's practice, which spans the following practice areas:
  • real estate construction, procurement, transactions, affiliations, litigation, policy formulation and enforcement, compliance, corporate law, regulatory, and ad hoc initiatives assigned by the President and other Touro Senior Executives.
  • Intern job assignments are closely monitored to ensure that interns are exposed to the full breadth of our practice. Every effort is made to accommodate the desired practice areas of any given intern.
  • Position is work-study eligible. Please contact your school's financial aid office for more information. Touro makes no representations or guarantees that the intern will receive work-study funding.

Qualifications
Applicants must currently be a student at an accredited law school program. Applicants must have the ability to work remotely or participate in-person at a relevant Touro location.
Applicants will not be considered without submitting the following:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Transcripts
  • Writing Sample

*Applicants may be eligible to receieve compensation through the Federal Work-Study program. Applicants may also be eligible for a commuting reimbursement.
Maximum Salary
USD $17.00/Hr.
Minimum Salary
USD $0.00/Hr.