Legal Intern

Learn, grow, and develop while helping the University of Nebraska change lives and save lives.

• Do you want a meaningful educational experience, where you can be heard and expand your knowledge, while also making an impact?


• Do you want to join a mission-driven organization that is helping to change and save lives through the incredible opportunity of education?


• Are you passionate about serving others and want to gain meaningful in-house legal work experience?

If so, we invite you to apply for this exciting and meaningful opportunity!

At the University of Nebraska Foundation, we grow relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives and save lives. We believe that our strong commitment to inclusion and respect is essential to accomplishing this mission through our values of teamwork, integrity, and passion for mission. We invite, explore, and celebrate differences to increase productivity, spark innovation and most importantly, accomplish our mission.

You will join the foundation at an exciting time, with the opportunity to make a transformational impact. The foundation is in the public phase of a historic campaign to raise $3 billion to build a better future for Nebraska. The campaign is being led by many enthusiastic volunteers representing all areas of the University of Nebraska System. This paid position offers a flexible schedule of 10-15 hours per week during the school year (subject to change over the summer based on availability), professional experience, and a convenient downtown Lincoln office location.

Ways you will make an impact:

• Assist the General Counsel group with legal research, writing, and compliance in the areas of real estate, tax, contracts, estate planning, legislation, corporate governance, insurance, and post-secondary education.


• Work independently and have strong legal writing and analytical skills.


• Assist with greeting donors and guests, while providing back-up support in our reception areas when needed.


• Special projects as assigned.

Who we want:   

• Detail oriented and intellectually curious individuals who ask questions, think strategically, and take initiative.


• Positive and energetic individuals who have a healthy appreciation and excitement for the opportunity to learn.


• Relationship focused and collaborative individuals with interpersonal skills to work with a wide variety of people, who can function as part of a time with minimal supervision.


• Adaptable and flexible individuals who can adjust to changing priorities.


• Creative problem-solving individuals who bring new and out-of-box ideas to the table.

What you need:

• Education: Current student status as a J.D. Candidate at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln.


• Demonstrated communication, writing, and editing skills.


• Excellent project management and time management skills and abilities.


• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel), Adobe Acrobat, and aptitude to learn new technologies or databases.


• Capable of handling confidential and sensitive materials.


• Candidates will be evaluated on our core values of passion for mission, integrity, and teamwork.

What we offer:

• Mission-driven work that changes lives and saves lives.


• Professional work environment with collaborative opportunities.


• Paid year-round internship opportunities.


• An award-winning wellness program.


• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture.


• Ongoing learning and development opportunities for your career growth.


• Opportunity to gain and develop transferable skills.

Who we are:

• Recognition by the Chronicle of Philanthropy as one of America’s Favorite Charities.


• Founded in 1936, the University of Nebraska Foundation provides support for the campuses in the university system — the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture in Curtis, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine.


• Among public universities, the University of Nebraska ranks in the top 25 nationally for both funds raised and endowed assets under management.


• With a staff of 260 budgeted positions, the foundation has a reputation for efficiency and effectiveness, raising $7.13 in gifts for every dollar spent.


• Winner of Gallup’s Don Clifton Strengths-Based Culture Award.


• Winner of the Governor’s Harvester Wellness Award, the highest honor for corporate wellness.

The University of Nebraska Foundation is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment where all employees feel respected and valued. We will consider all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable law.