Join our research team to produce rigorous, well-structured research papers on broad legal topics. Ideal for upper-class college students and law school students seeking to develop their legal research and writing skills.
Responsibilities
Conduct in-depth legal research on assigned topics across various areas of law
Write comprehensive, well-structured research papers published under structured format
Analyze legal precedents, statutes, and scholarly articles
Collaborate with editorial team to refine research methodology
Contribute to long-form analytical pieces on emerging legal issues
Participate in peer review and editorial feedback sessions
Qualifications
Upper-class undergraduate student (junior/senior) or law school student
Strong research, analytical, and writing skills
Interest in legal scholarship and academic writing
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
Commitment of at least one semester (3-4 months)
Previous legal research experience preferred but not required
Benefits
CPT (Curricular Practical Training) eligible
College credit opportunities (subject to university approval)
Direct mentorship from legal professionals and scholars
Published work to build your legal portfolio
Recommendation letters for law school or career advancement
Professional development in legal research and writing