Summer Fellowship Program

During the summer, the Bureau selects approximately 16 law students to serve as full-time Summer Fellows. Fellows interact directly with clients, opposing parties, witnesses, and government agencies; engage in extensive factual and legal investigation; hone their research and writing abilities; and develop their litigation skills. Due to funding restrictions, The Bureau is unable to pay its Summer Fellows.

Summer Fellows serve as the primary case handlers on every matter assigned to them and manage client contact, drafting of pleadings and motions, communication with opposing counsel, and advocating in courtroom and administrative hearing settings. Their work is supervised by the Bureau's Clinical Instructors, practicing attorneys with years of trial and supervision experience. Summer Fellows will choose a primary concentration in either housing or family law, but have the opportunity to gain experience in all of the Bureau's practice areas.