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

  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 hours ago
  • Columbus, OH
  • 6 hours ago

What Youll Do: As a Legal Intern, you will be responsible for performing a variety of complex legal-related tasks under the direction of Foxen attorneys....

Legal Intern

  • Farmington, UT
  • 12 hours ago
  • Farmington, UT
  • 12 hours ago

Location: Farmington, US-UT Rate: Not Specified Type: Permanent Legal Intern General Purpose The Associate Counsel Intern will support the Legal Department in various capacities, including but not limited...

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District Attorney Legal Intern

  • Greeley, CO
  • 1 day ago
  • Greeley, CO
  • 1 day ago

Compensation Range $0.00 - $0.00 -- Job Description Summary **Pay: $15 an hour. Performs professional entry level legal work, under the Student Practice Act, which may include responsibility for...

Human Resources Summer Associate

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

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description When youre part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, youll do important work, like helping customers in finding...

Summer Associate

  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Louisville, KY
  • 1 day ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Intern - General 2 performs duties in field of study or profession. The Intern - General 2 performs varied activities and...

Legal Intern - Hybrid

  • Troy, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Troy, MI
  • 1 day ago

Job Title: Summer Legal Intern Location: Hybrid (1-2 days in our Troy office per week) Department: Legal Reports To: General Counsel Type: Internship (up to 20 hours per week) Duration: Summer 2025...

VC Summer Associate

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • 1 day ago

Forgepoint Capital is a multi-stage venture capital firm that invests in transformative companies protecting the digital future. Founded in 2015, Forgepoint manages $1B+ across multiple funds and...

2026 Charlotte 2L Summer Associate

  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago
  • Charlotte, NC
  • 1 day ago

Baker Donelson summer associates experience diverse, challenging assignments across a wide range of practice areas. They can also expect structured, personalized feedback throughout the...

2026 Orlando 2L Summer Associate

  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 day ago
  • Orlando, FL
  • 1 day ago

Baker Donelson summer associates experience diverse, challenging assignments across a wide range of practice areas. They can also expect structured, personalized feedback throughout the...

2026 Memphis 2L Summer Associate

  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 1 day ago

Baker Donelson summer associates experience diverse, challenging assignments across a wide range of practice areas. They can also expect structured, personalized feedback throughout the...

2026 Houston 2L Summer Associate

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Baker Donelson summer associates experience diverse, challenging assignments across a wide range of practice areas. They can also expect structured, personalized feedback throughout the...

2026 Washington D.C. 2L Summer Associate

  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 1 day ago

Baker Donelson summer associates experience diverse, challenging assignments across a wide range of practice areas. They can also expect structured, personalized feedback throughout the...

2026 Knoxville 2L Summer Associate

  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago
  • Knoxville, TN
  • 1 day ago

Baker Donelson summer associates experience diverse, challenging assignments across a wide range of practice areas. They can also expect structured, personalized feedback throughout the...

2026 Atlanta 2L Summer Associate

  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago
  • Atlanta, GA
  • 1 day ago

Baker Donelson summer associates experience diverse, challenging assignments across a wide range of practice areas. They can also expect structured, personalized feedback throughout the...

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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
51.5%
Bachelor's Degree
29.4%
Master's Degree
9.4%
Associate's Degree
5.7%
High School or GED
1.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.6%
Some College
0.4%
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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