Internships & Fellowships

MLSA invites interested law students or others to submit ideas about potential fellowship opportunities. We look for applicants who have a demonstrated commitment to legal aid or experience working with people living in poverty.  Funding for fellowship positions is highly competitive, and time intensive. MLSA will evaluate whether or not we have the capacity to sponsor a Fellow on a case-by-case basis, including an assessment of whether the proposal fits within MLSA’s core legal services delivery system.

If you would like to explore a fellowship opportunity at MLSA, please email  [email protected] and place “Fellowship Proposal” in the subject line.

Legal internships are available for 1L-3L law students. Law student interns work side by side with MLSA attorneys in an effort to provide, protect, and enhance access to justice. Interns may be placed in Missoula, Billings or Helena, depending on MLSA’s current needs and available office space. Projects may relate to housing, consumer law, self-help legal assistance, or other areas of law. Interns are asked to commit to at least three months with MLSA.
2024 Summer MLSA internship positions have been filled.

MLSA is proud to coordinate with the Alexander Blewett III (University of Montana) School of Law to provide a clinical educational opportunity for third year law students. Students are placed in an MLSA office under the supervision of experienced attorneys and receive school credit for their work.

The Justice for Montanans AmeriCorps Program is a State AmeriCorps Program that places AmeriCorps Members at MLSA and partner organizations in communities throughout the state, where they help address unmet legal needs for low income Montanans. Positions are filled on an annual basis. Please visit the Justice for Montanans page for information on specific positions and how to apply.