Legal Fellow (Spring 2026)

Wikimedia Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Category Legal
Job Description
The Wikimedia Foundation is seeking a Legal Fellow for a 18-week period, offering an immersive in-house experience in Internet law and free knowledge organizations. Fellows will work on challenging projects, engage with the Wikimedia Foundation's mission, and gain practical legal skills. This opportunity is ideal for current law students and recent graduates interested in legal advocacy and open source issues.

Requirements

  • High energy and commitment to the Wikimedia Foundation's free knowledge mission.
  • Good sense of humor and ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
  • Intellectual curiosity and flexibility.
  • Experience working with large online communities (or desire).
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Completed coursework in internet law, freedom of expression, intellectual property, contract drafting, international law, privacy, and data security (or at least some of these).
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