What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Intern - Student Hourly position at University of Kansas and Careers?
Position Overview
Legal interns work under supervision of LSS attorneys to provide legal assistance and education to the KU community.
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.
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.
Required Qualifications
- Be a second- or third-year law student.
- Have proficient computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with college students.
- Interest in business law.
- Law office experience.
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.
(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.
Additional Candidate Instructions
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.
Contact Information to Applicants
Kate Presley
legals@ku.edu
legals@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$15.00 per hour
Anticipated Start Date
Tuesday January 20, 2026
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Posting Information
- Posting ID: 31870BR
- Department: Legal Services for Students
- Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
- Reg/Temp: Temporary
- Employee Class: S-Student
Salary : $15