Each year, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts selects approximately 5-6 Lindsay Fellows who have shown leadership potential and academic ability to intern at the Court.
During this intense nine-week summer program, Fellows intern in a judge's chambers and participate in courses that focus on legal research and writing. During the second month of the program, each Fellow is assigned to the office on one of the Court’s partners: United States Attorney's Office, the United States Probation and Pretrial Services Office, or Federal Public Defender Office to provide them with another perspective of the justice system. Throughout the course of the program, Fellows meet with judges, attorneys, court personnel, community leaders, visit different law schools, and participate in various community service activities.
At the end of the program, Fellows take part in a moot court competition, which is argued before a federal judge. Throughout the summer, students prepare for this competition under the guidance of legal professionals.
This program is for college students who have a strong interest in a career in law. Fellows will receive an educational stipend. Additionally, travel to and from the Fellowship is paid for.
APPLICATION: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LindsayFellowship2025
- Your college transcript;
- A letter of recommendation from either a professor, mentor, or other counselor at your college;
- Your resume; and
- Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. (a copy of U.S. Passport, Social Security card, birth certificate or green card)
DEADLINE: All applications and supporting documents must be received by the U.S. District Court's Project Coordinator no later than close of business on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Details on how to attach all supporting documentation:https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LindsayFellowship2025.
Please email Fellowship_Coordinator@mad.uscourts.gov with any questions.
https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/outreach/lindsay.htm