JUSTICE invites applications for two six-month UK legal fellowships. These are paid positions, funded by Linklaters LLP.
The successful applicants will work closely with our legal staff: conducting legal research; providing commentary on draft legislation; assisting with third party interventions (where relevant); and supporting working parties of our membership and other experts exploring critical issues of law reform. The fellowships will provide the opportunity to develop research and drafting skills, to engage with litigation and law-making processes, and to be part of a small, friendly and committed staff.
Given the nature of our work, applications are open to all individuals who will have completed by the start of the internship either:
- a UK qualifying law degree, a list of which can be found here;
- a Graduate Diploma in Law;
- part 1 of the SQE; or
- the CILEX CPQ advance stage.
These fellowships are open to all. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, including from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds who expect to face additional barriers in securing a career in law
Applicants should demonstrate an interest in the challenges affecting the justice system – whether criminal, civil, family or administrative – and have an understanding of the UK’s constitutional and human rights framework. They should have excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Each fellowship is for a period of for six months full-time, although this is flexible, and can also be offered part-time over a longer time frame with a minimum of 3 days a week. We are looking for both fellows to start in July however, the exact start dates will be discussed with the successful candidates, please indicate your availability on the application form. The JUSTICE team work in a hybrid manner. We have an office space in London however, in-person attendance is currently optional and we welcome applications from individuals based across the UK. The Legal Fellows will have regular video calls with their line manager, the policy team and wider JUSTICE staff. The Legal Fellow will be paid £37,624 per annum, pro rata.
To read the job description in full, please click here.
To be considered for this internship please complete the application form, which can be found here.
Please note you cannot save your progress on the application form and return to it later. To see the questions in advance please download them by clicking here.
Please do not submit answers to the questions by email, they will not be considered.
Please note that due to the high number of applications we receive and our limited resources as a small charity we are unable to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not interviewed.
Closing date: Sunday 1 June at 11:59pm
First round interviews will be held by Teams on 19 and 20 June, 2025
Final round interviews will be held by Teams on 30 June and 1 July, 2025
Please note we will contact all candidates by 11 June, 2025, regarding the outcome of their application.
If you have any queries about the position, please contact us at jobs@justice.org.uk
JUSTICE’s fellowship programme is governed by the principles of equal opportunity.