Legal Fellow (Fall 2025) - Remote

Overview

This position offers a unique opportunity for current law students or recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in Internet law and free knowledge organizations through a legal fellowship at the Wikimedia Foundation.

In Short

• Engage in projects related to copyright, freedom of expression, and corporate compliance.
• Collaborate closely with supervising attorneys and participate in meetings.
• Receive individualized projects based on interests and strengths.
• Opportunity to earn academic credits through university collaboration.
• Work in a remote-first organization with a diverse team.
• Fellows should have a commitment to free knowledge and digital rights.
• Strong research and writing skills are preferred.
• Experience with online communities or Wikimedia projects is a plus.
• Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Fellows will tackle complex legal questions in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Passion for free knowledge and open source issues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with large online user communities is preferred.
• Excellent writing skills for diverse audiences.
• Coursework in relevant areas of law is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Gain practical experience in-house at a web-based company.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals.
• Potential for academic credit and funding opportunities.
• Work in a remote-first organization with international staff.
• Engage in meaningful projects that impact free knowledge.