Legal Intern - Student Hourly

Department

Legal Services for Students

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Job Description

60% - Provides legal assistance, consults with and advises current KU students under attorney supervision.

20% - Assists with the educational functions of the office, such as preparing social media post, conducting workshops, tabling, and outreach.

10% - Conducts legal research, negotiation, and prepares correspondence.

10% - Performs other duties as assigned.

Req ID (Ex: 10567BR)

31870BR

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

Work Schedule

10-20 hours per week.

Contact Information to Applicants

Kate Presley

legals@ku.edu

Required Qualifications

• Be a second- or third-year law student.
• Have proficient computer skills.

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00 per hour

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with college students.
• Interest in business law.
• Law office experience.

Position Overview

Legal interns work under supervision of LSS attorneys to provide legal assistance and education to the KU community.

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Application Review Begins

29-Dec-2025

Anticipated Start Date

20-Jan-2026

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
• Resume with references.
• Class schedule for Spring 2026.

A review of applications will continue until a qualified candidate has been identified.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.