2027 Summer Law Clerk - Tuscaloosa, AL

2027 Summer Law Clerk - Tuscaloosa, Alabama

The University of Alabama System is accepting applications for a Summer Law Clerk position based in Tuscaloosa, AL, on the campus of The University of Alabama. This is an on-site position that can accommodate a full-time or part-time work schedule and is available for flexible start and end dates during the summer of 2027.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent legal research and analysis skills.


• Excellent problem-solving skills.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Education/Training/Experience:

• Second-year law student currently attending an ABA-accredited law school only.


• Strong academic record as an undergraduate and law student, with a preferred minimum GPA of 3.0.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform timely and effective legal research and writing.


• Assist University Counsel on projects or matters as needed.

Summer law clerks receive compensation of $30.00 per hour. This position is not benefits eligible.

Applications must be submitted online at https://uasystem.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ and shall include a letter of interest, resume, unofficial law school transcript, and contact information for three references.

Application Deadline: August 28, 2026.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama System is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), including an EOE of protected vets and individuals with disabilities.