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Full Academic Year Clerkship with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid’s Senior Law Unit

Position Type:
Unpaid Clerkship. MMLA does not provide compensation. If you are interested in receiving fellowship funding, a grant, or academic credit, please coordinate those arrangements through your school and let us know the requirements. We are happy to work with you.

Location:
Minneapolis

Introduction:
MMLA is seeking a law student intern for the full academic year.

This is a hybrid position. Most work will be conducted remotely using MMLA-issued laptops and accounts. In-person work will take place at our downtown Minneapolis office and may also occur at community partner locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for students who want to gain practical legal experience while giving back to their communities.

Why MMLA?

• MMLA provides all clerks with robust training and practical learning opportunities to help build their skills.
• We are not just checking boxes. We are genuinely committed to diversity. Bring your unique identity, experiences, and perspectives. We value them all.
• Our mission is equal justice for all. In your cover letter, tell us how your background can help advance this mission.
• Discrimination and harassment have no place here. We are committed to building a respectful and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, and it is critical that we incorporate these values into every aspect of our work. We recognize the significant and harmful impact of racism, as well as Minnesota’s racial disparities, on MMLA’s clients and staff. Therefore, we devote special attention to advancing racial justice.

Expected Time Commitment

• 4 to 5 hours per week for internships without pay or academic credit.
• If the internship is paid or for academic credit, students must complete the required number of hours for the applicable program.
• Students will not be expected to work during school breaks or when MMLA offices are closed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Complete onboarding and training.
• Assist with intake and case management.
• Manage a small caseload of assigned matters.
• Conduct legal research.
• Draft legal pleadings and other documents.
• Assist with unit-specific projects.
• If appropriate cases are available, assist with litigation.

Current Law School Year

2Ls and 3Ls are welcome to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in the legal subject area of the MMLA unit to which the clerk is applying. For more information about each unit, visit our website: How We Help - Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. You may also direct questions to Pro Bono Manager Matt Hulstein at mhulstein@mylegalaid.org.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles.
• Work, volunteer, or lived experience with diverse economic, social, rural, and/or cultural communities.
• Fluency in one or more additional languages is highly valued. Please highlight this skill in your application.

Application Submission

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume at https://mylegalaid.org/employment by August 21, 2026.

If the link above directs you to our Careers page and you do not see this posting, the application window may have been paused or closed.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact Megan Cook at mcook@mylegalaid.org.

Please direct all other inquiries to hiring@mylegalaid.org.

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The terms and conditions of employment, including wages, benefits, and job security, may vary based on union status. Some positions within our organization are covered by collective bargaining agreements and union representation, while others are not.