Law Fellow
Job Summary
Position Title:
Law FellowAppointment Type:
ContractJob Description:
The Office of General Counsel at Iowa State University is seeking a graduating third-year law student to fill a two-year Law Fellow position. This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience and work closely with seasoned attorneys across a variety of legal fields.
Why You Should Apply:
- Broad Exposure to Multiple Practice Areas: Gain exposure to Litigation Labor & Employment Intellectual Property Global Corporate Student Affairs and Real Estate.
- Comprehensive Legal Experience: Assist in conducting research drafting litigation papers negotiating and drafting agreements and advising on University policies.
- Mentorship and Supervision: Work under the guidance of experienced attorneys providing you with invaluable mentorship and professional growth.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to meaningful projects including responding to civil rights complaints drafting policies and handling public record requests.
- Professional Development: Enhance your legal skills and build a robust professional network within the university and beyond.
This is a unique chance to develop your legal expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment. If youre ready to take your legal career to the next level apply now and become a vital part of the Iowa State University legal team. The successful candidate will have strong academic credentials as confirmed by an academic transcript and excellent oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by application materials interview and references.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school at the time of application
Must be a third-year law school student
Cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better
6 months of intern experience in a higher education legal office
Preferred Qualifications:
High academic credentials as confirmed by academic transcript
Evidence of continuous professional development such as attending workshops seminars or courses in higher education law and policy
Evidence of a strong work ethic toward the goal of becoming an outstanding attorney in higher education
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Why Choose Iowa State University
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Proposed Start Date:
May 18 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
ContractOriginal Posting Date:
April 24 2026Posting Close Date:
May 1 2026Job Requisition Number:
R19072Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age ethnicity religion national origin pregnancy sexual orientation genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity 2680 Beardshear Hall 515 Morrill Road Ames Iowa 50011 Tel. email .
General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.
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Attending Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) can be a whirlwind experience for some. ISU is a public land-grant institution offering higher education courses and programs with an emphasis on science, technology, and related areas. It's also home to the Cyclones athl ... View more