Legal Intern Jobs in Missouri

Legal Intern jobs in Missouri draw consistent demand from law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies, with hiring concentrated at every level from first-year law students to rising third-years. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor the market, supported by Jefferson City's government and regulatory sector, where employers like Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, Husch Blackwell, and Edward Jones Legal regularly bring on interns. The most sought-after specialties are corporate transactional work, litigation support, and regulatory compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles6
Top employerHussmann
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring4
Work type100% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Intern - Legal
Hussmann
Bridgeton, Missouri
Administrative & Office Support
Business Operations
Project Management
5,001-10,000

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Legal Intern
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Legal Intern
Travelers
St. Louis, Missouri
Accounting
Business Operations
Tax
$36 - $37/hr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Corporate Legal Intern
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Corporate Legal Intern
UMB Financial Corporation
Kansas City, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$34k - $50k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Administrative Intern (Legal) - 2 Positions
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Administrative Intern (Legal) - 2 Positions
State of Missouri
Jefferson City, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Bachelor's degree

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Legal Operations Financial, Data & AI Analytics Intern
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Legal Operations Financial, Data & AI Analytics Intern
The Cigna Group
St. Louis, Missouri
Compliance & Legal
Legal Counsel
Paralegal & Legal Support
$24 - $25/hr
Hybrid
10,000+

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Legal Intern Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

St. Louis
3 jobs
Bridgeton
1 job
Kansas City
1 job
Jefferson City
1 job

Legal Intern Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Hussmann1 open role
Travelers1 open role
The Cigna1 open role

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in legal intern jobs across Missouri.

  • Current enrollment in an ABA-accredited Missouri law school program required
  • Completion of at least one year of law school coursework preferred by most firms
  • Strong legal research and writing skills demonstrated through coursework or moot court
  • Proficiency with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or comparable legal research platforms
  • Ability to draft memoranda, briefs, and client correspondence under attorney supervision
  • Familiarity with Missouri Rules of Professional Conduct and confidentiality obligations

Legal Intern Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a legal intern in Missouri?

To work as a legal intern in Missouri, you must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school and, if you plan to appear in court on behalf of clients, register under Missouri's Student Practice Rule through your law school's clinical program. Most positions require completion of at least one year of law school. Missouri's largest firms and agencies recruit through on-campus interview programs at Washington University, University of Missouri, and Saint Louis University law schools.

Which companies hire legal interns in Missouri?

Missouri legal intern roles are posted by Hussmann, Travelers, and The Cigna and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's deep concentration of national law firm offices in Kansas City and St. Louis, alongside large corporate headquarters with in-house legal teams, creates steady intern demand throughout the academic year.

Which Missouri cities have the most legal intern jobs?

St. Louis, Bridgeton, and Kansas City account for the largest share of legal intern openings in Missouri. Kansas City and St. Louis drive volume through their dense clusters of regional and Am Law 200 law firm offices and Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, while Jefferson City draws interns into state government, legislative, and regulatory roles that are unique to the capital.

Are there remote legal intern jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're limited. About 100% of legal intern openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the fact that most intern work involves in-person court appearances, document review in secure facilities, and direct attorney supervision. Research-heavy and compliance-focused rotations are the most likely to offer hybrid flexibility within otherwise in-office placements.

How can I get hired as a legal intern in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to public-interest or government positions that explicitly recruit first-year students, including internships with the Missouri Attorney General's Office, Missouri Public Defender, and Kansas City or St. Louis City Counselor's offices. Many of these programs require no prior legal work experience. Completing a first-year legal writing course, joining a law review or moot court team, and earning a grade in the top half of your class at a Missouri ABA school are the credentials that most reliably open doors.

Where can I find and apply to legal intern jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to legal intern jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Missouri employers. Search the listings, find roles that match your practice interest, law school year, and preferred city, and apply directly to each one.

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