Legal Intern Jobs

A Legal Intern is an entry-level position in the legal industry where the intern gets first-hand experience of working in the field. They primarily assist attorneys, lawyers, and legal advisors with various tasks such as researching legal topics, drafting documents, compiling case files, and observing court proceedings. They may also engage in administrative tasks like organizing files, scheduling appointments, and maintaining databases. Being a Legal Intern provides a great opportunity to apply academic knowledge practically and build professional skill sets within the real work environment.

Important skills for a Legal Intern include strong research abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, good organizational skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. They should have strong analytical skills to interpret complex information. Some certifications, like a certificate of completion from an accredited paralegal program or law school enrollment, can be beneficial. Usually, a person might work as a Paralegal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or Legal Research Assistant before becoming a Legal Intern.

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Legal Intern (Casual Call)

  • Evansville, IN
  • 9 hours ago
  • Evansville, IN
  • 9 hours ago

The Legal Intern would be expected to conduct legal research projects, assist with contract reviews and special projects, and draft memoranda with appropriate supervision....

Legal Intern - Summer 2025New

  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 9 hours ago
  • Scottsdale, AZ
  • 9 hours ago

New Legal Intern - Summer 2025 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States Apply We're hiring a Legal Intern for the Summer of 2025!...

Attachments (1) PBC0066 - Consumer and Housing Legal Intern - Final 3-2024.pdf...

Legal Intern

  • Detroit, MI
  • 12 hours ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 12 hours ago

Why you'll love this role StockX is seeking an intern to join our legal and compliance team. Ideal candidates will enjoy working collaboratively with both legal and business partners. As part of...

As Legal Intern, you will help the legal team in supporting Back Market's legal operations....

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Volunteer Law Intern

  • Washington, DC
  • 12 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 12 hours ago

Summary If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a talented workforce of over 100,000 people, the mission of the Department of Justice is to...

Summer Legal Intern

  • Bismarck, ND
  • 13 hours ago
  • Bismarck, ND
  • 13 hours ago

Position Overview: The North Dakota Ethics Commission is seeking a highly motivated legal intern to assist with legal research, case analysis, and educational objectives related to ethics laws and related...

Legal Intern

  • Monroe, LA
  • 13 hours ago
  • Monroe, LA
  • 13 hours ago

Legal Intern FTC On-Site Location: Monroe, LA We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen....

2025 Summer Internship - Legal

  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 13 hours ago
  • Bridgewater, NJ
  • 13 hours ago

Amneal Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly motivated Legal Intern to join our Legal department for the Summer of 2025....

Institutional Partnerships Summer Associate

  • New York, NY
  • 13 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 13 hours ago

Acumen is looking for an Institutional Partnerships Summer Associate (10 - 12-week paid internship) with strong research, analytic and project management skills to support the work of our...

Summer Associate - Intellectual Property (IP) Law

  • Beachwood, OH
  • 13 hours ago
  • Beachwood, OH
  • 13 hours ago

Eaton's Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Summer Associate - Intellectual Property (IP) Law. The hourly rate for this position is $38 per hour, equivalent to $3,040 biweekly or...

Summer Associate, Candidate Engagement

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago

Welcome to AMN Healthcare: Where Your Career Becomes the Next Big Success Story! Have you ever considered what it takes to establish one of the largest and most successful healthcare staffing and...

Summer Associate Intern - Executive Office

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

The hiring range for this role is: 47,642.00 - 66,815.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately...

Wabtec Legal Intern

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • 1 day ago

Its not just about your career or job title Its about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether its for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our...

New Jersey State Bar Foundation, Summer Associate Internship - Summer 2025 (Newark Youth Engagement Center) Duties and Responsibilities include: Develop a public education project that will inform...

Legal Intern Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Decoding Forensics for Legal Professionals
Today, forensic evidence is integral to criminal investigations and trials. Therefore, it is important for legal professionals to have an understanding of the scientific foundations and...
Organ Transplantation: Ethical and Legal Challenges
In this course we will assess the ethical and legal challenges posed by organ transplantation. The first successful organ transplantation was performed in 1954. Since then, the technique has...
Introduction to Innovation and Technology in Legal Services
From AI voice assistants to self-driving cars, technological innovation is changing the way society operates. This revolution is not leaving the legal profession untouched, with tech transforming...

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Salary for Legal Intern Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Legal Interns offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.9%
Bachelor's Degree
29.1%
Master's Degree
9.3%
Associate's Degree
5.7%
High School or GED
1.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.5%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Legal Interns
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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