Opportunities

APPLY FOR A FELLOWSHIP

The legal organizations currently interested in hiring lawyers returning to the legal profession after a hiatus for paid one-year fellowships through OnRamp will be updated and posted below in Fall 2026. Check back soon!

Please Note: Most Fellowship roles are onsite or a hybrid of remote and in-person, and are subject to change over time. Please see the role descriptions for details.

OPEN ROLES

Positions listed below are from Q1 2026 and will be updated in Fall 2026 with all current openings.

Baker McKenzie

(Chicago)
Maslon

(Hybrid—Minneapolis, MN)
Rogers Joseph O’Donnell, P.C.

(Hybrid—San Francisco)
Thompson Coburn

(Hybrid—St. Louis, Chicago, Washington D.C., or Los Angeles)
Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP

(Hybrid—Denver)

Opportunities

APPLY FOR A FELLOWSHIP

OPEN ROLES

Baker McKenzie

Maslon

Rogers Joseph O’Donnell, P.C.

Thompson Coburn

Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell LLP

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