MBF Now Accepting Law Student Applications for 2024 Legal Intern Fellowship Program
The MBF is currently accepting applications for its 2024 Legal Intern Fellowship Program (LIFP). The Foundation expects to award at least three stipends of $8,000 each to law students whose summer internships take place at legal aid organizations that provide civil legal services to low-income clients in Massachusetts.
Eligibility Requirements
LIFP applicants must:
Be currently enrolled in a United States law school. Note: Preference will be given to permanent/future residents of Massachusetts.
Have secured a volunteer internship with one qualified nonprofit organization in Massachusetts where the primary focus of the internship is to provide civil legal services to low-income clients. The proposed internship must be designed to give the intern substantial legal experience with serving and representing clients, as well as preparing legal documents.
Demonstrate a commitment to public interest law, including experience working with low-income clients and/or issues that affect this population.
Commit to work no less than ten (10) continuous, full-time weeks between May 1 and Sept. 30. Note: Applicants must specify the duration of their commitment at the time of application.
Organizational Requirements
The internship must be conducted at a nonprofit organization that:
Is in Massachusetts.
Is a nonprofit organization.
Has been in operation for at least one year.
Has programs dedicated to providing civil (not criminal) legal services to low-income clients in Massachusetts.
Has a staff attorney who will supervise and mentor the intern.
APPLICATION PROCESS
A complete application will include:
Completion of Application Information section
Essay
Completed Organizational Support Statement
Resume
Unofficial Law Student Transcript
Unofficial Undergraduate Transcript
One Letter of Reference from a supervisor, professor, or similar professional contact
Click here to learn more about the MBF’s Legal Intern Fellowship Program. The application portal can be accessed by clicking the “Apply” button on that page.
The application deadline is March 8, 2024.