Legal Fellowship

Max 2 yrs required

Contract, Full-time

No

WLP Legal Fellowship Opportunities: Gain Experience in Public Interest Law and Advocate for Women, Girls, and LGBTQ+ People

Organization: Women’s Law Project (WLP)
Job Title: Legal Fellow
Experience: 3Ls and Recent Law Graduates
Salary: Fellowship Funded Through Law School
Location: Pittsburgh or Philadelphia (Hybrid Workplace with Option for Remote Work)

Overview:
Are you a 3L or recent law graduate looking for a post-grad fellowship opportunity in public interest law? Look no further than the Women’s Law Project (WLP)! WLP is seeking motivated individuals to join their team and gain valuable experience in defending and advancing the rights of women, girls, and LGBTQ+ people in Pennsylvania and beyond. As a legal fellow, you will have the opportunity to work on impactful cases, advocate for policy change, educate the public, and provide direct assistance and representation to those in need.

About WLP:
WLP is a leading public interest legal organization that uses an intersectional approach to address the needs of individuals facing multiple forms of oppression based on sex, gender, race, ethnicity, class, disability, incarceration, pregnancy, and immigration status. Through impact litigation, policy advocacy, public education, and direct assistance and representation, WLP strives to dismantle discriminatory laws, policies, and practices, eradicate institutional biases, and promote gender justice.

Job Responsibilities:
As a legal fellow at WLP, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and cases, including:
- Conducting legal research and writing memos and briefs
- Assisting with impact litigation cases
- Participating in policy advocacy efforts
- Developing and delivering public education materials
- Providing direct assistance and representation to clients

Qualifications:
- 3L or recent law graduate
- Strong interest in public interest law and social justice issues
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Commitment to intersectionality and promoting gender justice

Application Process:
To apply for a fellowship at WLP, please send an email to with “Post-grad Legal Fellowship” in the subject line. Include the following documents in your email:
- Statement of interest: This should include your availability and interest in WLP’s work, as well as a description of the identities, perspectives, and experiences that you would bring to WLP that are important to you and/or relevant to their work and mission.
- Resume
- Contact information (email and phone) for two references, including at least one academic reference
- Legal writing sample
- Unofficial law school transcript

WLP reviews and accepts candidates on a rolling basis, so it is recommended to apply well ahead of the fellowship application deadline.

Why Work at WLP?
- Gain experience in public interest law and advocacy
- Work on impactful cases and projects
- Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team
- Contribute to the advancement of gender justice
- Hybrid workplace with option for remote work

Join the WLP team and make a difference in the lives of women, girls, and LGBTQ+ people! Apply for a legal fellowship today.

Not applicable

Health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, professional development opportunities

English

Legal Research, Writing, Litigation, Advocacy, Communication, Intersectional Analysis, Policy Analysis, Public Education, Direct Assistance, Representation

Law degree from an accredited law school

Send email to with "Post-grad Legal Fellowship" in the subject line and include statement of interest, resume, contact information for references, writing sample, and unofficial law school transcript

Qualification and Experience 3L Law Student or Recent Law Graduate

Legal