Jumpstart Your Legal Career Your First Year
After your first year, work alongside practicing attorneys in law firms, corporations, or government agencies. Over the course of eight to ten weeks, you will build practical legal skills, gain meaningful experience, make valuable professional connections, and receive a $4,500 stipend while exploring the kinds of legal work that may shape your future career.
Real Life. Real Law. What You Will do.
While each fellowship placement is unique, here’s some of the work you can expect to be involved in.
Draft Legal Documents
Manage Case Files
Conduct Research
Attend Client Meetings
Observe or Assist
In Court
Receive Performance Reviews
Where You Will Work
Our fellows secure placements worldwide, from attorney general and public defender offices in states like Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington, to private law firms, NGOs, and corporations globally, aligning with their goals, strengths, and passions.
Program Eligibility & How It Works
Who’s eligible
Full-time students who have finished their first (1L) year and part-time students who have finished their first or second year.
How to find a position & apply
Find an internship working with a licensed practitioner or judge, then complete the Summer Fellowship Program application. Or, review the fellowship opportunities Career Services posts in mid-January.
Timing & stipend disbursement
You should begin your fellowship by mid-May and expect to work for 250 hours. You’ll receive your stipend in three installments throughout the summer, depending on when your fellowship begins. (New England Law provides funding for what would otherwise be unpaid law internships.)
Career Services support
Career Services is there for you every step of the way, from identifying potential fellowships that meet your goals, to ensuring any internships you find meet all program requirements. Part-time fellowships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
Find a Fellowship
Work with our Career Services team or academic center
to secure a placement that matches your goals.
Post a Fellowship
Looking to host a Summer Fellow? We’d like to hear from you.
Stories of Success
“Choosing a law school with a part-time program enabled me to pursue my dream of becoming an attorney and provided the flexibility to build my Résumé through full-time internships, clinics, and employment.”
“I was able to experience what life is really like as counsel for an international corporation.”
“Our graduates stay, grow their careers, and help build our communities. We’re woven into the fabric of New England.”
“There are hundreds of law schools to choose from, but very few of them leave the impression New England Law does on its students.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Are fellowships limited to positions available through New England Law?
No. While Career Services posts open fellowship positions in January, students are encouraged to find, and apply for, positions that fit their interests then complete the Summer Fellowship Program application.
Does the employer have to agree to pay the stipend?
No. New England Law pays a $4,500 stipend to all fellows.
How many hours do I have to work?
You must work a minimum of 250 hours beginning in mid-May; many fellows opt to work longer.
Does a part-time position qualify for a fellowship?
Part-time fellowships may be approved on a case-by-case basis.
I found a summer position. How do I know if it’s eligible for a fellowship?
Contact the Career Services Office if you have questions about eligibility.
I’m a part-time student. Am I eligible to apply for a fellowship?
Part-time students who have finished their first or second year are eligible for the Summer Fellowship Program.
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Contact Us
New England Law Admissions staff is here to help you through the application process. If you have any questions, please complete the form below or contact the Office of Admissions at admit@nesl.edu or call 617-422-7210.