Legal Fellow - 2027 Summer Fellowship Program
About The Position
Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP (BAL) is seeking Summer Legal Fellows for a nine-week program running June 7 through August 6, 2027. The program is designed to develop future attorneys through structured training, meaningful legal work, and exposure to the firm’s culture, practice, and people. Fellows gain hands-on experience supporting client matters, receive mentorship from BAL attorneys and partners, and develop foundational skills for a fast-paced immigration practice. Fellows work with attorneys across the firm and participate in training, mentoring, and networking opportunities. The program focuses on immigration fundamentals, core professional skills, and BAL’s legal practice. Fellows are paired with an Attorney Navigator and Partner Mentor for ongoing feedback, supervision, and development.
Requirements
- Be a current 2L law student enrolled in an accredited law school.
- Be detail-oriented and able to prioritize and multitask.
- Have excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Have an interest in immigration law and a desire to build legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Be able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods.
- Be able to stoop, kneel, bend at the waist, and reach daily.
- Be able to perform general office administrative activities, including copying, filing, delivering, and using the telephone.
- Be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Maintain regular and on-time attendance.
- Be able to prioritize, schedule, and complete testing required for multiple applications with overlapping schedules.
- Have a degree of creativity and flexibility.
Nice To Haves
- Prior immigration, government, or public policy experience is welcome but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist legal teams with drafting cases and written assignments.
- Conduct statutory, regulatory, and policy research and apply findings to real client matters.
- Observe client meetings, preparation sessions, strategy discussions, and internal legal reviews.
- Complete training focused on immigration fundamentals, core professional skills, and BAL legal practice.
- Work with an Attorney Navigator and Partner Mentor for ongoing feedback, supervision, and development.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support legal teams and training exposure.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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