1L Clerk, Summer Clerkship Program

MassMutual•Boston, MA

About The Position

MassMutual’s 10-week Summer Clerkship Program offers first-year law students meaningful legal assignments, professional events, company activities, and pro bono opportunities. Clerks work alongside experienced legal professionals on a range of matters and can participate in mentorship and networking opportunities with Legal Department leadership. The program is based in Springfield or Boston, Massachusetts, and offers pay of $35.00 per hour. Clerks may work across corporate, litigation, and regulatory practices. Past assignments have included artificial intelligence research, attending and supporting depositions, venture capital and private equity transactions, and tax research and analysis. The program also offers opportunities to network with law firms in New England.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school as a first-year law student for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Strong critical-thinking, discretion, and analytical skills.
Ability to perform complex legal research and analysis and advise on results.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Demonstrated involvement in law school and the community; leadership roles are a plus.
Demonstrated commitment to advancing inclusion in the legal profession.
Interest in in-house or law firm practice.

Responsibilities

Complete legal assignments in areas such as corporate, litigation, and regulatory practice.
Conduct legal research and analysis, including work on artificial intelligence, tax, venture capital, and private equity matters.
Attend and support depositions.
Participate in professional events, company activities, and pro bono opportunities.
Engage in mentorship and networking with Legal Department leadership and law firms in New England.