Legal Research Intern

Family law is the core of the practice: divorce, custody, support and adoption. Our estate planning practice drafts wills, trusts and powers of attorney, and handles probate.

About the role:

This is a research and writing internship. No court appearances or client meetings. Remote position. Most of the team is in Charlotte, but nobody is required to come in. Strong written English is important, since much of our work is async.

Day to day:

Compile background research for policy drafts such as the privacy policy and terms of use. Proofread legal documents for consistency, defined terms and cross-references. Prepare case summaries with facts, issues, holding and reasoning in a set format. Track regulatory updates relevant to the business and summarise them weekly. Review contracts for missing clauses and flag risks in a review sheet.

Who can apply:

Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2028. Available 40 hours a week for the full internship. Based in the US for the duration of the internship. Familiarity with at least one legal database. Good legal research skills from moot court, coursework or previous internships. Comfortable with MS Word, track changes and comments. Writing sample of 2 to 3 pages required with your application.

Nice to have:

Moot court or legal writing competition experience. Publications in a law review or student law journal.

Duration: 10 weeks

Start date: Summer 2027

Stipend: $20.00 - $26.50 per hour

Perks:

Home office setup stipend. Mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager. Flexible hours.

Duration: 10 weeks. Start: Summer 2027.

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