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Summer Fellowship Program | New England Law
Summer Fellowship Program
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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.
Get Started
Post a Fellowship
Looking to host a Summer Fellow? We’d like to hear from you.
Contact Career Services
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
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.
Admissions Contact Us Form
Summer Fellowship Program
Home
>
Practical Experiences
>
Summer Fellowship Program
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.
Get Started
Post a Fellowship
Looking to host a Summer Fellow? We’d like to hear from you.
Contact Career Services
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
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.
Related Experiences & Centers
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 real-world…
Read more
Clinics and Externships
Participate in clinics and externships to represent real clients in the field, under supervision. Gain hands‑on experience drafting motions, negotiating settlements, and advocating in court, while earning academic credit and professional mentorship. One of the…
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 experience, and…
Read more
Judicial Internships
Secure judicial internships in state and federal courts, drafting opinions, researching case law, and preparing memoranda under the guidance of judges and clerks. Cultivate courtroom insights, professional contacts, and practical litigation skills with a closer…
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
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