1L Experienced Hire Corporate Fellowship

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

1L Experienced Hire Corporate Fellowship at Choate Law Firm: Gain Valuable Experience and Training for a Successful Career in Transactional Law

Choate, a leading law firm in Boston, is seeking exceptional first-year law students to join their Summer Program through the 1L Experienced Hire Corporate Fellowship. This fellowship is designed for candidates with a minimum of two years of prior work experience relevant to the firm's transactional practice, who are committed to pursuing a career as a transactional lawyer. The program offers personalized and meaningful assignments, strong mentorship and training, and the opportunity to become a member of the Choate community.

Why Choose Choate's 1L Experienced Hire Corporate Fellowship?

- Unique opportunities for experienced 1L candidates
- Personalized and meaningful assignments in the corporate department
- Strong mentorship and training opportunities
- Exposure to all areas of the transactional practice
- Opportunities to make connections with lawyers of all seniorities
- Exciting and fun social events to get to know the firm and the city of Boston
- Become a member of the Choate community and experience the benefits of their unique model

Application Process

Applications for the Summer 2025 1L Corporate Experienced Hire Fellowship will be considered on a rolling basis from mid-December to mid-January. Interviews will begin in early January. To apply, submit your current resume, transcripts from all undergraduate institutions, first semester law school transcript (as soon as available), and a one-page personal statement describing how your prior professional experience will contribute to your long term success as a transactional lawyer. Please note that all written work must be your own, without the use of artificial intelligence tools.

Job Requirements

- Two plus years of professional experience relevant to transactional law
- Outstanding academic credentials
- Strong analytical skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Superior interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
- Demonstrated interest and commitment to a career as a corporate lawyer

Note: If you do not have your 1L grades at the time of application, you may email an unofficial transcript to as soon as you receive them. For any additional questions, please contact Ashley Itson, Manager of Law School Recruiting at .

Join Choate's 1L Experienced Hire Corporate Fellowship and gain valuable experience and training for a successful career in transactional law. Apply now and take advantage of this unique opportunity.

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Partner-hosted dinners, firm-wide events, mentoring and training programs

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Analytical skills, oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence

Law school

Submit current resume, transcripts from all undergraduate institutions, transcript from first semester of law school, and one-page personal statement describing how prior experience will contribute to long term success as a transactional lawyer

Qualification and Experience First-year law student

Legal