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FMC Corporation

The FMC Legal Department is looking for motivated and detail-oriented summer interns interested in ... FMC's internship program provides each student with hands-on experience, professional development ...

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Legal Intern - Summer 2027

Chicago, IL

$30 - $35/hr

This 2027 summer internship gives a law student real junior-attorney-level work inside a financial services legal department. You'll work alongside experienced counsel on active matters, get regular ...

Middlesex County

$15.49/hr

Our 2027 Summer Legal Internship program is approximately 11 weeks, beginning in June and ending in ... Must be enrolled as a law student attending an accredited college. (if selected for this position ...

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NiSource

Legal Summer Clerk

Merrillville, IN · On-site

Currently enrolled as a second-year law student pursuing a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school ... Summer 2027). * Completed Torts, Contracts, Property, Legal Research and Legal Writing classes

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Legal Summer Clerk

Columbus, OH · On-site

Currently enrolled as a second-year law student pursuing a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school ... Summer 2027). * Completed Torts, Contracts, Property, Legal Research and Legal Writing classes

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Legal Summer Clerk

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Currently enrolled as a second-year law student pursuing a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school ... Summer 2027). * Completed Torts, Contracts, Property, Legal Research and Legal Writing classes

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Legal Intern - Summer 2027

Chicago, IL · On-site

$30 - $35/hr

This 2027 summer internship gives a law student real junior-attorney-level work inside a financial services legal department. You'll work alongside experienced counsel on active matters, get regular ...

NiSource

Legal Summer Clerk

Chester, VA · On-site

Currently enrolled as a second-year law student pursuing a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school ... Summer 2027). * Completed Torts, Contracts, Property, Legal Research and Legal Writing classes

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How much do summer student legal jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer student legal in the United States is $20.32, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a summer student legal?

Summer Student Legal positions are temporary roles offered by law firms, legal departments, or government agencies to law students, typically during their summer break. These positions provide students with hands-on legal experience, exposure to various areas of law, and opportunities to develop practical skills under the supervision of experienced lawyers. Tasks may include legal research, drafting documents, attending client meetings, and supporting ongoing cases. Participating in a summer legal position can help students build their professional network and enhance their resumes for future legal careers.

What does a summer student legal do?

As a Summer Student Legal, you can expect to be involved in a variety of tasks that offer exposure to real-world legal work. Typical responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting memos or briefs, assisting with document review, and attending client meetings or court proceedings alongside supervising attorneys. The role often involves working closely with associates and partners, providing opportunities to learn from experienced professionals and gain insight into different areas of law. This hands-on experience helps develop practical skills and can inform your future career interests within the legal field.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a summer student legal?

To thrive as a Summer Student Legal, you typically need strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, along with enrollment in or completion of law school coursework. Familiarity with legal databases such as Westlaw or LexisNexis and proficiency in Microsoft Office are commonly required for document preparation and case management. Effective communication, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude set outstanding candidates apart in a legal environment. These skills enable students to contribute meaningfully to legal teams, ensuring high-quality work and professional growth during their placement.
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Infographic showing various Summer Student Legal job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,263 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Summer 2027 Legal Internship

ACLU Massachusetts

Boston, MA • On-site

$22/hr

Temporary, Internship

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

ACLU of Massachusetts Summer 2027 Legal Internship
Notice to Second-Year Law Students (application period August 14-September 4, 2026)
The ACLU of Massachusetts (ACLUM) is inviting applications for its Summer 2027 legal internship. The ACLUM Legal team works on cutting-edge civil rights and civil liberties issues, and has undertaken groundbreaking litigation and non-litigation advocacy in areas including, but not limited to free speech, immigrants' rights, criminal justice, reproductive rights, incarceration during COVID-19, transgender rights, open government, police accountability, government surveillance, racial justice, voting rights, democracy, the separation of church and state, and other issues.
Position Summary
Legal interns work on a variety of tasks required for litigation and other legal advocacy, including complaint investigation, legal research and memo writing, drafting of complaints, affidavits, and discovery requests; as well as preparation of pretrial motions, trial preparation, drafting of appellate briefs, and preparation for oral arguments. Students work closely with all members of the Legal department under the supervision of an assigned managing attorney. Students may also assist ACLUM's Legislative Director in developing testimony for legislative hearings and other public policy materials.
This internship is a paid opportunity that will run for 10-12 weeks, starting between mid-May and early June 2027, with a regular work schedule of 40 hours per week. The pay rate will be $22 per hour. Applicants should be current law school students who will have completed their second year of law school before the internship commences.
Qualifications, Experience and Attributes
  • Current law school students who will have completed their second year of law school before the internshipcommences.
  • Strong legal research, writing, and analysis skills.
  • Demonstratedinterest in and familiarity with issues related to civil rights, civil liberties, andsocial justice.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong teamwork and collaboration abilities.
  • Self-motivated with proven ability to work well with colleagues at all levels of an organization, and a wide range of partners within and outside the organization.

About the ACLU of Massachusetts
The ACLU of Massachusetts (ACLUM) was founded in 1920 and is an affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), a nationwide, non-profit, non-partisan membership organization that works to preserve and expand the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. Through strategies of litigation, advocacy, public education, and grassroots activism, we strengthen and expand public understanding of racial justice, juvenile justice, LGBTQ rights, women's rights, criminal justice issues, free speech and assembly, privacy rights, religious liberty, students' rights, voting rights, and reproductive rights.
ACLUM is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, and formerly incarcerated people to apply.
This position is based in Boston, MA and eligible for a hybrid work schedule, being in-person an average of three days per week, with the ability to be in the office on any given day as needed and assigned. Residency in Massachusetts or within a 60-mile radius of Boston in a contiguous New England state is required for the duration of employment. ACLUM has a Covid-19 vaccine mandate, and candidates receiving a job offer will be required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Exemptions to this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law. Applicants should be aware that fully remote work will not be deemed a reasonable accommodation.
TO APPLY: Applicants for this opportunity should submit a resume, cover letter that best expresses their interest and unique qualifications, most recent law school transcript, two references (may be from a current or former supervisor, professor, mentor and/or professional colleague), and a writing sample from a legal memorandum wholly authored by the applicant that demonstrates their legal analysis and writing skills. If the writing sample contains confidential information, all identifying facts, names, or otherwise sensitive data should be redacted.
Applications for Summer 2027 will be accepted between August 14 and September 4, 2026, or until all open positions are filled. Interviews will be scheduled and take place during the first half of September.

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