Sondheim Public Service Law Fellows Program (LAW)

The Law Fellows Program application is now closed for 2026. Applications for Summer 2027 will open in the Spring of 2027.

The Sondheim Public Service Law Fellows Program supports law students who are committed to serving full-time in a 10-week summer fellowship in public interest law in 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.

  • Will be a rising 2L or 3L at either of the Maryland law schools in the Summer of participation
  • GPA 2.7 or above
  • An internship/fellowship of at least 320+ hours between May 26 – August 7, 2026
  • Plans to secure a public interest internship/fellowship during the Summer of participation

For more information, view our FAQs or email publicservicescholars@umbc.edu

Image description: Former LAW fellows smile for a group photo after presenting their summer internship takeaways.

MEET PAST LAW FELLOWS 

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