The Sondheim Public Service Law Fellows Program supports law students who are committed to serving full-time in a 10-week summer internship in public service and/or assist in providing legal services to low income residents in the State who cannot afford legal services, either a government legal entity (Maryland-based preferred) or a nonprofit organization. Fellows are paid a stipend of $3,000 for their participation in the program.
Eligibility Criteria For LAW Fellow Program Applicants:
- will be a rising 2L or 3L at either of the Maryland law schools in the Summer of participation
- Undergraduate GPA 2.7 or above
- An internship of at least 320+ hours between May 28 – August 9
- Plans to secure a public interest internship during the Summer of participation
Important Dates:
- February 1 – Applications Live
- March 31 – Application Deadline
- April 10 – Application Notifications
- May 28 – Program Begins
- August 9 – Program Ends
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For more information email publicservicescholars@umbc.edu