💼 About This Role

You'll work on internet law and free knowledge issues at the Wikimedia Foundation, tackling projects from copyright to freedom of expression. You'll lead individualized legal research and policy development under attorney supervision. This immersive fellowship offers hands-on experience in a global tech nonprofit.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Research legal questions on internet law and free knowledge.
• Draft licensing agreements and internal policies.
• Attend internal and external meetings with supervising attorney.
• Collaborate on projects in a highly transparent environment.

📋 Requirements

• Commitment to free knowledge mission and open source.
• Research background with strong writing skills.
• Coursework in internet law, IP, privacy, or related fields.
• Experience with large online communities or Wikimedia projects.

✨ Nice to Have

• Multilingual candidates.
• Experience drafting agreements and policies.
• Being a Wikimedian (provide username).

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 💰 Competitive salary based on skills and location.
• 🏠 Remote-first work environment.
• 🎓 Academic credit facilitation if applicable.
• 🌍 Global team with diverse perspectives.

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Application review· 2 weeks
2. 2Phone screen· 30 min
3. 3Interview with legal team· 1 hour