Legal Fellow (Summer 2026) - Remote

Overview

This position is for a legal fellowship at the Wikimedia Foundation, ideal for law students or recent graduates passionate about free knowledge and open source issues, providing an immersive in-house experience.

In Short

• Work on various legal issues including copyright, freedom of expression, and compliance.
• Individualized projects based on interests and strengths.
• Collaborate closely with supervising attorneys.
• Participate in internal and external meetings.
• Opportunities for academic credits and funding.
• Duration of summer fellowship is 12 weeks.
• Focus on research, drafting agreements, and policy development.
• Encouraged to engage with large online user communities.
• Work in a remote-first organization with global staff.
• Competitive and equitable salary based on location and experience.

Requirements

• Commitment to the Wikimedia Foundation's mission.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Completed coursework in relevant areas of law.
• Experience with online user communities preferred.
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Flexibility in tackling complex problems.
• Multilingual candidates are a plus.

Benefits

• Gain practical experience in a non-profit organization.
• Opportunity to work on significant legal issues.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Potential for academic credit and funding.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace culture.