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Full Academic Year Clerkship with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid's Housing Unit

Position Type

Unpaid Clerkship

MMLA does not provide compensation for this position. If you are interested in obtaining a fellowship, grant funding, or academic credit, please coordinate those arrangements through your school and let us know any applicable requirements. We are happy to work with you.

Location

Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid)

About the Opportunity

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking a law student intern, preferably for the full academic year. A single fall semester placement may be available if needed.

This is a hybrid position. Most work will be completed remotely using MMLA-issued laptops and accounts. In-person work will take place at our downtown Minneapolis office and may also include visits to community partner locations.

This is an excellent opportunity for students who want to gain practical legal experience while making a meaningful impact in their community.

Why MMLA?

• MMLA provides all clerks with comprehensive training and meaningful learning opportunities to develop their legal skills.
• We are genuinely committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome the unique identities, experiences, and perspectives that each person brings.
• Our mission is equal justice for all. In your cover letter, please share how your background and experiences can contribute to advancing this mission.
• Discrimination and harassment have no place at MMLA. We are committed to maintaining a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid and are integrated into every aspect of our work. We recognize the significant and disproportionate impact of racism, as well as Minnesota's racial disparities, on our clients and staff. As a result, we devote particular attention to advancing racial justice.

Expected Time Commitment

• 4-5 hours per week for internships that are unpaid and not for academic credit.
• For paid internships or internships for academic credit, students must complete the required number of hours established by the applicable program.
• Students will not be expected to work during school breaks or when MMLA offices are closed.

Primary Responsibilities

• Complete onboarding and required training.
• Assist with client intake and case management.
• Manage a small caseload of assigned matters.
• Conduct legal research.
• Draft legal pleadings and related documents.
• Assist with unit-specific projects.
• Participate in litigation support activities when appropriate cases are available.

Eligibility

1L, 2L, and 3L law students are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in the legal subject area of the MMLA unit to which the clerk is applying. For more information about the work of each unit, visit our website: How We Help - Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. Questions may also be directed to Pro Bono Manager Matt Hulstein at [email protected].
• Interest in court appearances and advocacy on behalf of client rights.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest work.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles.
• Work, volunteer, or lived experience with diverse economic, social, rural, and/or cultural communities.
• Fluency in additional language(s) is highly valued. Please highlight this skill in your application materials.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through our Employment Page:

https://mylegalaid.org/employment

Application deadline: August 21, 2026

If the link above directs you to our Careers page and you do not see the appropriate posting, the application period may have been paused or closed.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the selection process, please contact Megan Cook at [email protected].

For all other inquiries, please contact [email protected].