Law Student Research Assistant

Currently enrolled and seeking a law degree at an accredited educational institution, on a full-time basis; Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills; and Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively. Summer law student research assistants are asked to commit to at least eight weeks of employment for 30 to 39 hours per week. Spring and fall semester law student research assistants are asked to commit to 12 to 15 hours per week. Law student research assistants are limited to working a maximum of 39 hours per week.
The primary duties and responsibilities of the law student research assistant are to provide support to Research Division project teams in the design and conduct of social science and legal research aimed at discovering innovative or improved approaches to the judicial administration in federal appellate, district, and bankruptcy courts.