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Law Clerk

Baltimore, MD · Remote

$17/hr

We are seeking a second-year law student to serve as a Law Clerk, providing direct support to the ... This is a remote position.

MSBA

Law Clerk

Baltimore, MD · Remote

$17/hr

We are seeking a second-year law student to serve as a Law Clerk, providing direct support to the treatise's volunteer authors. This position is ideal for a student with strong research and writing ...

MSBA

Law Clerk

Baltimore, MD · Remote

$17/hr

We are seeking a second-year law student to serve as a Law Clerk, providing direct support to the treatise's volunteer authors. This position is ideal for a student with strong research and writing ...

Kemper

Law Clerk Intern - Fall 2026

Alpharetta, GA · On-site +1

Location(s) Alpharetta, Georgia, Remote-GA Details Kemper is one of the nation's leading ... Kemper is looking for students who want to learn, work hard, and are willing toamake real-life ...

Kemper

Law Clerk Intern - Fall 2026

Location(s) Alpharetta, Georgia, Remote-GA Details Kemper is one of the nation's leading ... Kemper is looking for students who want to learn, work hard, and are willing toamake real-life ...

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A Remote Law Student job is a position where a law student works remotely, typically assisting lawyers or legal teams with research, drafting documents, case analysis, and other legal tasks. These roles allow students to gain practical experience while balancing their academic commitments. Employers may include law firms, corporate legal departments, or legal research organizations. Remote law student jobs often require strong writing, research, and communication skills.

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Law Student Research Assistant

Judicial Branch Headquarters

Remote

$21.36 - $24.04/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

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The Federal Judicial Center (Center) is the federal courts' agency for research and continuing education. Congress established the Center in 1967 as a separate organization within the federal judicial system at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States. A nine-member board, chaired by the Chief Justice of the United States, determines its basic policies.
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The Research Division undertakes empirical research related to the operation of the federal courts, often at the request of the Judicial Conference of the United States and its committees, specific courts, or other groups in the federal court system.
The primary duties and responsibilities of the law student research assistant are to provide support to Research Division project teams in the design and conduct of social science and legal research aimed at discovering innovative or improved approaches to the judicial administration in federal appellate, district, and bankruptcy courts. Specific duties and responsibilities, generally exercised under the guidance of a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate, may include support with:
  • Conducting legal research and literature reviews;
  • Reviewing and summarizing court policies and procedures;
  • Cite-checking documents;
  • Developing research instruments such as interview protocols, questionnaires, and coding protocols;
  • Organizing and coding court-related data;
  • Creating tables and graphs to present research findings; and
  • Writing reports of research findings.

The Federal Judicial Center offers a range of telework and flexible work schedule options based on the employee's position categorization. The Law Student Research Assistant position is a remote-eligible position and will not require relocation.
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Conditions of employment
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
  • Selectee must be a United States Citizen, subject to the exceptions enumerated at https://www.uscourts.gov/careers/search-judiciary-jobs/citizenship-requirements-employment-judiciary.
  • Selectee must favorably complete a background investigation.
  • Relatives of Center staff members may not be employed at the Center in any capacity.
  • All requirements must be met for full consideration.

The Federal Judicial Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to achieving a professional and collegial workplace in which everyone is valued and treated fairly and respectfully.
Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled and seeking a law degree at an accredited educational institution, on a full-time basis;
  • Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills; and
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively.

Summer law student research assistants are asked to commit to at least eight weeks of employment for 30 to 39 hours per week.
Spring and fall semester law student research assistants are asked to commit to 12 to 15 hours per week.
Law student research assistants are limited to working a maximum of 39 hours per week.
Education
Currently enrolled and seeking a law degree at an accredited educational institution, on a full-time basis.
Additional information
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
  • Law Students (first and second year): $21.36 per hour
  • Law Students (third year or completed degree): $24.04 per hour

This position is part time. Benefits are not applicable for this position.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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This position is part time. Benefits are not applicable for this position.

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