Law Student
Listing checked October 1, 2026 · pay as published by micro1
Key details
- Pay
- $50–80/hr
- Location
- Remote
- Job type
- contract
- Openings
- 10
- Posted
- October 22, 2026
Overview
micro1 is hiring law students to apply their legal expertise to a project that trains next-generation AI systems. You will review and annotate complex U.S. legal documents, refine legal content, and ensure citation accuracy using Bluebook rules. This is a remote, U.S.-based contractor role with no prior AI experience needed. Your domain knowledge in legal research and cite-checking is what matters.
What You'll Do7
- Examine and annotate intricate U.S. legal documents to deliver precise, context-aware feedback.
- Draft, revise, and polish legal materials to improve data quality for AI training and evaluation.
- Perform detailed cite-checking and apply Bluebook formatting to legal submissions and references.
- Write clear explanations of nuanced legal concepts and reasoning steps.
- Verify the legal accuracy and consistency of content provided for the project.
- Communicate with project stakeholders in writing and verbally to resolve questions and clarify details.
- Suggest improvements to project guidelines and best practices based on your legal training.
Requirements7
- Currently enrolled in a U.S. law school, or hold a J.D.; U.S.-based lawyers and paralegals with relevant expertise may also apply.
- For law students: experience as an editor for a law review or legal journal is required; similar editorial background is valued for other contributors.
- Strong Bluebook proficiency and demonstrated cite-checking skills.
- Solid grasp of U.S. legal systems, research methods, and legal writing conventions.
- Ability to explain complex legal issues concisely and accurately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication with close attention to clarity and detail.
- A degree from a T14 U.S. law school is preferred.
Who Should Apply
Law students with law review or journal editing experience, J.D. holders, and U.S.-based lawyers or paralegals who know Bluebook citation and cite-checking well. If you can break down complex legal concepts and write with precision, this role fits your background.
Salary Insight
The rate is $50 to $80 per hour. No other compensation details are provided.
Application tip
Highlight your law review or journal editing role and give specific examples of Bluebook cite-checking you have done, such as the number of citations you verified or articles you edited. Mention any T14 law school affiliation if applicable.
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