2027 1L KMK Law Fellow
About The Position
The KMK Law Fellowship is intended for first-year law students who demonstrate academic or professional excellence, leadership potential, community service, and unique perspectives shaped by personal or professional experiences or background. Selected fellows join KMK Law as first-year summer associates, receive the standard summer associate salary, and may receive a grant of up to $10,000. Half of the grant is paid within 30 days of starting the summer program. The remaining half is contingent on receiving, accepting, and beginning a position as a second-year summer associate at KMK Law. Applicants must be committed to practicing law in Cincinnati, Ohio, after graduation and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing legal team. Applications are reviewed when complete and must include a personal statement describing the unique perspective the applicant would bring to KMK, a current résumé, and a law school transcript. First-semester grades are required for a complete application; applicants may apply before grades are available and submit their transcript once available. A separate cover letter is optional. Applications are accepted through January 20, 2027.
Requirements
- Be a first-year law student at an ABA-accredited law school.
- Demonstrate academic or professional excellence, leadership potential, community service, and unique perspectives shaped by personal or professional experiences or background.
- Be committed to practicing law in Cincinnati, Ohio, upon graduation and contributing to a collaborative, high-performing legal team.
- Submit a personal statement describing how the applicant’s background or experiences provide a unique perspective to bring to KMK.
- Submit a current résumé and law school transcript; first-semester grades are required for a complete application.
Benefits
- Standard summer associate salary.
- Grant of up to $10,000, with half paid within 30 days of starting the summer program and the remaining half contingent on receiving, accepting, and beginning a second-year summer associate position at KMK Law.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
