HQ Fellowship-Law Degree

Marriott International, Inc.•Bethesda, MD

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Marriott International HQ Fellowship Program offers undergraduate fellowships across a variety of departments at Marriott International’s Headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. The summer 2027 program runs from June 7 through August 13, 2027. Fellows gain hands-on experience, contribute to business initiatives, expand their professional networks, and explore career opportunities within Marriott. The Law Department Fellow will gain exposure to attorneys and projects across the department’s major practice areas. The fellow will conduct legal research, assist with drafting documents and memoranda, attend practice-area and project- or matter-related meetings, and support legal projects and work assignments. The fellow reports to an attorney and interacts with attorneys, paralegals, and legal support staff at all levels. The Law Department provides legal advice and counsel to Marriott’s internal clients in support of its lodging and hospitality business. The role pays $35 per hour and is hybrid, based at Marriott International’s headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.

Requirements

Be available to start on June 7, 2027.
Be available to attend in-person orientation at Marriott’s Bethesda headquarters from June 7–9, 2027.
Be currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school, pursuing the first year of a Juris Doctor degree, and returning to the degree program in fall 2027.
Be authorized to work in the United States.
Be able to work in a hybrid arrangement from Marriott International’s headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland.
Have outstanding academic performance, excellent written and oral communication skills, and exemplary interpersonal skills.
Have a strong academic record and experience demonstrating promise for a successful career in the legal profession.

Nice To Haves

A background in or passion for the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research.
Assist with drafting documents and memoranda.
Attend practice-area and project- or matter-related meetings.
Support legal projects and work assignments.
Follow company and safety and security policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
Listen and respond positively to customer or client questions, concerns, and requests to resolve issues, delight clients, and build trust.
Communicate clearly and professionally, including answering telephones using appropriate etiquette.
Prepare and review written documents accurately and completely, and read and visually verify information in a variety of formats.
Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships, support the team in reaching common goals, and respond appropriately to employee concerns.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by supervisors or managers.