Legal Fellow (Summer 2026)

Wikimedia Foundation(1 month ago)

RemoteInternshipTrainee$72,000 - $88,000Legal

About this role

A legal fellowship offering current law students or recent law graduates immersive in-house experience and specialized training in Internet law and free knowledge issues. Fellows are given individualized projects and mentorship by attorneys in the Legal Department, with opportunities to earn academic credit when available. Fellowship durations vary by term (Fall/Spring 18 weeks; Summer 12 weeks) and the role is hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation, a remote-first nonprofit organization.

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Required Skills

Legal Research
Policy Drafting
Contract Drafting
Legal Writing
Intellectual Property
Internet Law
Privacy Law
Data Security
Licensing
Community Engagement

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Qualifications

Law Student
Recent Law Graduate

About Wikimedia Foundation

wikimediafoundation.org

Wikimedia Foundation is a nonprofit that hosts and operates Wikipedia and the wider family of Wikimedia projects, providing the technical infrastructure and organizational support that enables free, openly licensed knowledge worldwide. It supports the volunteer community, builds and maintains the software and servers, and advances policies, research, and tools to improve content quality and accessibility. Funded primarily by donations, the Foundation runs global programs and partnerships to expand access, combat misinformation, and promote inclusion across languages and regions.