The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 1 month ago
Local Government Law Fellowship
Chapel Hill, NC
Internship
Hybrid
Intern, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $65K/yrThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a leading public research institution, and they are seeking a Local Government Law Fellow for a 12-month professional development program. The Fellow will engage in research and writing related to local government law and gain firsthand experience through a supervised field placement with a local government.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Participate in SOG trainings and complete research and writing assignments related to local government law under the guidance of SOG faculty
Complete a supervised field placement with a local government during the fellowship term to gain firsthand experience in local government law and operations
Qualification
Required
JD by May 2026
Strong research, writing, and communication skills
Ability to travel for occasional field placements in nearby local governments. This includes valid driver's license and you must have reliable transportation
Commitment to serving North Carolina communities, especially small and mid-sized jurisdictions
Preferred
Intent to sit for North Carolina Bar Exam in July 2026
Experience or interest in practicing local government law
Coursework or internships focused on public law, municipal governance, or administrative law
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and vision coverage
Paid leave
Benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
Michael Williams
Network SEcurity Team Lead
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