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Group Mentor

Macon, GA · On-site

$11/hr

Instruction, School of Law Supervisor: Anne Johnson Job Title: Group Mentor Group Mentors are 2L and 3L students who are selected by a professor to attend classes as directed by the professor, hold ...

$11/hr

Instruction, School of Law Supervisor: Anne Johnson Job Title: Group Mentor GroupMentors are 2L and 3L students who are selected by a professor to attend classes as directed by the professor, hold ...

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How much do law 3l jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for law 3l in the United States is $55,419.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $62,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Law 3L vs Law Clerk?

AspectLaw 3LLaw Clerk
Required CredentialsThird-year law student, JD courseworkLaw degree or JD, often recent graduate
Work EnvironmentLaw school, internships, or part-time rolesLegal offices, courts, or government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageLaw firms, corporate legal departments, governmentJudicial chambers, law firms, government agencies
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The main difference between a Law 3L and a Law Clerk is that a Law 3L is a third-year law student gaining practical experience, often through internships, while a Law Clerk is typically a recent law graduate or law student working directly with judges or legal teams to assist with research and case preparation. Both roles involve legal research and writing, but Law Clerks usually have more responsibility and are employed in more formal legal settings.

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Infographic showing various Law 3L job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,419 per year, or $26.6 per hour.

2L and 3L Student Practitioner (SJC Rule 3:03) Summer Internship

Middlesex County DA's Office

Woburn, MA • On-site

Other

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

The 2L and 3L Student Practitioner (SJC Rule 3:03) Summer Internship is designed for law students who are seeking to gain on-their-feet experience practicing in state criminal court. Students will practice in the District Court under SJC Rule 3:03, maintaining their own caseload of approximately 20-30 cases and litigating every stage of a criminal case in the trial court, including arraignments, bail hearings, pre-trial proceedings, motion practice and trials. Students will also raft pleadings for their cases, including certificates of discovery, oppositions to evidentiary motions, motions in Limine, and other trial documents.
Students may complete the internship for school credit, if they are able to make an arrangement with their institution.
By submitting your application, you are acknowledging the below:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. M.G.L. c. 149, § 19B.
I certify that the facts set forth in this employment application and attached resume are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and authorize the Middlesex District Attorney's Office to verify the accuracy of the education and employment information herein. I understand that falsified statements shall be considered grounds for discharge.
I understand that the Middlesex District Attorney's Office requires a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check on all prospective employees as a condition of their employment, and that individuals other than those provided by a candidate may be contacted in the course of completing a full background and qualifications check.
Please note that this is an unpaid position.
Requirements
Enrollment in an ABA-Accredited law school.
Compliance with SJC Rule 3:03, with specifics depending on the student's class year and clinical work.
Active SJC Rule 3:03 certification for the student obtained by the student's law school either before or during the internship.