Legal Fellow (Spring 2027)

📋 Description

• Immersive in-house education in Internet law and free knowledge issues
• Work on projects like researching legal questions, drafting licensing agreements
• Spearhead projects under supervision of a Wikimedia attorney
• Collaborate in meetings and policy development with a transparent, collaborative team
• Opportunity to earn academic credits or funding through university collaboration
• Fellows may contribute to Wikimedia projects and communities

🎯 Requirements

• Strong commitment to free knowledge and Wikimedia mission
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment with quick turnarounds
• Intellectual curiosity and flexibility for challenging, ambiguous problems
• Experience with large online communities; wiki/Wikimedia experience preferred
• Excellent writing to explain complex legal concepts to broad audiences
• Coursework in internet law, freedom of expression, IP, contracts, privacy, licensing

🎁 Benefits

• Remote-first work culture with global team
• Education-focused fellowship with supervision and feedback
• Potential academic credit or funding through university