Reflecting our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace filled with the best legal talent, we offer a 1L Fellowship Program in our New York office.
The program is for law students who have demonstrated high academic achievement, leadership ability, excellent writing and interpersonal skills—and, of course, a sincere interest in our practice.
To be named a Milbank 1L summer fellow, you must be in good standing at an ABA accredited law school and have successfully completed the first semester of your first year of a full-time JD program, with an expected graduation date of spring 2026.
1L fellows will be summer associates in our New York office. As a fellow, you'll receive comprehensive training opportunities and build your professional network with Milbank attorneys and fellow summer associates.
The application for our 2024 1L Fellowship will be open from approximately December 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024. More information will follow. Click here to apply to the New York office.
In the application, please provide your resume, undergraduate and law school transcripts, and a personal statement. You may submit your resume, undergraduate transcript, and personal statement for review in advance of your law school transcript, as we understand that grades may not be available until early 2024. Please submit your law school transcript as soon as it becomes available.
In your statement (750- 1,000 words), please describe an instance where you demonstrated grit or perseverance, or an example of a time when you held a unique perspective, and how it has impacted your academic, personal, or professional life. The statement should also highlight your leadership skills and abilities and include any community service efforts with which you have been involved.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Finalists will be interviewed for the fellowship after applications are submitted, and the winner(s) will be announced in February 2024.
Full time employment is not guaranteed upon successful completion of the program. Milbank encourages all qualified and interested current first year law students to apply. All applicants will be considered.