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Judicial Internship | New England Law
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Take What You Learn in the Classroom into the Courtroom
Gain firsthand experience of courtroom procedures and what judges expect from attorneys through a judicial internship in state or federal courts. Guided by judges and clerks, you will develop courtroom insights, build professional contacts, and acquire practical litigation skills that can enhance your knowledge and confidence to become an effective and persuasive litigator.
Real Law. Real Life. What You Will do.
While no two judicial internships are exactly alike, here is some of what you can expect to do.
Research case law
Draft opinions
Prepare memoranda
Observe or assist in court
Discuss proceedings
Find a mentor for life
Where You Will Intern
We’ll arrange an internship in a court that fits your interests and career goals. Think you want to practice criminal law? Choose to intern in the Superior Court or District Court where you’ll see cases involving search and seizure, drug distribution, and gun possession. More interested in family, public interest law or trusts and estates? Then consider Probate or Family Court where you’ll see cases related to the family, custody, and child abuse.
A Clerkship: Where You Can Go Next
Interested in a postgraduate clerkship? A judicial internship can be an excellent place to start. It helps you build practical skills, professional connections, and firsthand knowledge of the courts, all of which can strengthen your candidacy for future clerkship opportunities. Recent New England Law graduates have gone on to serve as judicial clerks at many levels, including the U.S. District Court, numerous state supreme courts, appeals courts, superior courts, municipal courts, and specialized courts such as the Land Court and Juvenile Court.
The Summer Judicial Internship Program
Work full-time during the summer and receive a stipend from New England Law. Students work closely with judges, assisting with research and writing, and observing and discussing courtroom proceedings.
The Honors Judicial Internship Program
Work part-time as a judicial intern and receive academic credit. Students work closely with judges, assisting with research and writing, and observing and discussing courtroom proceedings.
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.”
—
Christopher Hughes, Graduate
“I was able to experience what life is really like as counsel for an international corporation.”
—
Katie Milligan, Graduate
“Our graduates stay, grow their careers, and help build our communities. We’re woven into the fabric of New England.”
—
Karyn Polito, Graduate
“There are hundreds of law schools to choose from, but very few of them leave the impression New England Law does on its students.”
—
Czara Venegas, Graduate
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I apply for a judicial internship?
Deadlines are typically set many months before the internship starts. Students are notified of all deadlines at the beginning of each semester.
Will I receive a stipend or credit as a judicial intern?
Full-time summer internships pay a stipend; in the part-time Honors program, interns earn academic credit.
Related Clinics, Experiences, and Centers
The Lawyering Process
Your introduction to civil litigation, in this clinic you’ll attend a 2-hour weekly class then spend up to 16 hours per week working on cases through the Clinical Law Office or other legal services offices,…
Read more
Criminal Procedure II Clinic
Examine the legal issues that arise in the various stages of criminal adjudication—as they’re happening. In this clinic, you’ll work in a District Attorney’s Office, at the Committee for Public Counsel Services, or with a…
Read more
Family Law Clinic
Help give women and children a voice as you work up to fifteen hours a week in one of a variety of family law settings. Placements include legal services offices, public interest organizations that combat…
Read more
Federal Courts Clinic
Work alongside an assistant attorney in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office. You’ll help handle a wide variety of matters that fall within the jurisdiction of the Civil Division, such as immunity…
Read more
Pro Bono
Working on pro bono projects through our academic centers and student organizations is a rewarding way to build practical legal skills—and discover where your legal passions lie. You’ll serve clients in need, gain practical hands-on…
Read more
Summer Fellowship Program
Work alongside practicing attorneys in law firms, corporations, or government agencies after your first year (second year for part‑time students). Receive a $4,500 stipend and make valuable professional connections as you spend eight- to ten…
Read more
International Opportunities
Spend a summer in Galway, Ireland, studying comparative human rights law and accountability for human rights violations at the Irish Centre for Human Rights. Or spend a semester at The Lebanon Tribunal or the International…
Read more
Center for Business Law
Learn about the intersection of the legal and business worlds and tackle emerging issues such as compliance, commercial law, corporate governance, securities practice, intellectual property, health law, and more. Gain hands-on experience with an internship…
Read more
Center for Law and Social Responsibility
Become the legal advocate that you want to be. At the Center, you’ll get real lawyering experience in criminal justice, immigration, education, the environment, or women’s and children’s issues as you work alongside professors or…
Read more
Center for International Law and Policy
Immerse yourself in the practice of international law. Through sought-after international externships , research projects, academic offerings and Center-sponsored events, you’ll build both expertise and empathy. And you’ll have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience—and…
Read more
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.
Admissions Contact Us Form
Judicial Internships
Home
>
Practical Experiences
>
judicial internships
Take What You Learn in the Classroom into the Courtroom
Gain firsthand experience of courtroom procedures and what judges expect from attorneys through a judicial internship in state or federal courts. Guided by judges and clerks, you will develop courtroom insights, build professional contacts, and acquire practical litigation skills that can enhance your knowledge and confidence to become an effective and persuasive litigator.
Real Law. Real Life. What You Will do.
While no two judicial internships are exactly alike, here is some of what you can expect to do.
Research case law
Draft opinions
Prepare memoranda
Observe or assist in court
Discuss proceedings
Find a mentor for life
Where You Will Intern
We’ll arrange an internship in a court that fits your interests and career goals. Think you want to practice criminal law? Choose to intern in the Superior Court or District Court where you’ll see cases involving search and seizure, drug distribution, and gun possession. More interested in family, public interest law or trusts and estates? Then consider Probate or Family Court where you’ll see cases related to the family, custody, and child abuse.
A Clerkship: Where You Can Go Next
Interested in a postgraduate clerkship? A judicial internship can be an excellent place to start. It helps you build practical skills, professional connections, and firsthand knowledge of the courts, all of which can strengthen your candidacy for future clerkship opportunities. Recent New England Law graduates have gone on to serve as judicial clerks at many levels, including the U.S. District Court, numerous state supreme courts, appeals courts, superior courts, municipal courts, and specialized courts such as the Land Court and Juvenile Court.
The Summer Judicial Internship Program
Work full-time during the summer and receive a stipend from New England Law. Students work closely with judges, assisting with research and writing, and observing and discussing courtroom proceedings.
The Honors Judicial Internship Program
Work part-time as a judicial intern and receive academic credit. Students work closely with judges, assisting with research and writing, and observing and discussing courtroom proceedings.
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.”
—
Christopher Hughes, Graduate
“I was able to experience what life is really like as counsel for an international corporation.”
—
Katie Milligan, Graduate
“Our graduates stay, grow their careers, and help build our communities. We’re woven into the fabric of New England.”
—
Karyn Polito, Graduate
“There are hundreds of law schools to choose from, but very few of them leave the impression New England Law does on its students.”
—
Czara Venegas, Graduate
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I apply for a judicial internship?
Deadlines are typically set many months before the internship starts. Students are notified of all deadlines at the beginning of each semester.
Will I receive a stipend or credit as a judicial intern?
Full-time summer internships pay a stipend; in the part-time Honors program, interns earn academic credit.
Related Clinics, Experiences, and Centers
The Lawyering Process
Your introduction to civil litigation, in this clinic you’ll attend a 2-hour weekly class then spend up to 16 hours per week working on cases through the Clinical Law Office or other legal services offices,…
Read more
Criminal Procedure II Clinic
Examine the legal issues that arise in the various stages of criminal adjudication—as they’re happening. In this clinic, you’ll work in a District Attorney’s Office, at the Committee for Public Counsel Services, or with a…
Read more
Family Law Clinic
Help give women and children a voice as you work up to fifteen hours a week in one of a variety of family law settings. Placements include legal services offices, public interest organizations that combat…
Read more
Federal Courts Clinic
Work alongside an assistant attorney in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office. You’ll help handle a wide variety of matters that fall within the jurisdiction of the Civil Division, such as immunity…
Read more
Pro Bono
Working on pro bono projects through our academic centers and student organizations is a rewarding way to build practical legal skills—and discover where your legal passions lie. You’ll serve clients in need, gain practical hands-on…
Read more
Summer Fellowship Program
Work alongside practicing attorneys in law firms, corporations, or government agencies after your first year (second year for part‑time students). Receive a $4,500 stipend and make valuable professional connections as you spend eight- to ten…
Read more
International Opportunities
Spend a summer in Galway, Ireland, studying comparative human rights law and accountability for human rights violations at the Irish Centre for Human Rights. Or spend a semester at The Lebanon Tribunal or the International…
Read more
Center for Business Law
Learn about the intersection of the legal and business worlds and tackle emerging issues such as compliance, commercial law, corporate governance, securities practice, intellectual property, health law, and more. Gain hands-on experience with an internship…
Read more
Center for Law and Social Responsibility
Become the legal advocate that you want to be. At the Center, you’ll get real lawyering experience in criminal justice, immigration, education, the environment, or women’s and children’s issues as you work alongside professors or…
Read more
Center for International Law and Policy
Immerse yourself in the practice of international law. Through sought-after international externships , research projects, academic offerings and Center-sponsored events, you’ll build both expertise and empathy. And you’ll have the opportunity to gain first-hand experience—and…
Read more
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.
Admissions Contact Us Form