Full Job Description
Overview
Fellows work closely with attorneys throughout the Firm on high - stakes class action and impact litigation across all areas of practice. Fellows participate in all aspects of the Firm's work, including investigating potential cases, drafting pleadings, researching cutting-edge legal issues, conducting discovery, and collaborating with our colleagues in leading firms and organizations across the country. For more information about the Fellowship Experience, visit https://www.cohenmilstein.com/cohen-milstein-fellowship.
Location
The Fellowship has historically been based in our Washington, DC office. This year, applicants who can only work from our New York office will also be considered. Please state in your cover letter whether you can only work in the New York office.
Qualifications
We seek applications from recent law graduates, including judicial clerks and fellows, and current law students (with an anticipated graduation date in May 2027 or sooner) who share our commitment to performing the highest quality legal work to advance the public good.
Applicants should have strong academic credentials, superior analytical, research, writing, and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated experience working collaboratively. Applicants must be able to commit to one year of service to be considered for the Fellowship. Applicants must be, as of the start date of the Fellowship, (1) admitted to the bar of a state, territory, or district of the United States, or (2) awaiting exam results or admission after taking a bar exam.
Compensation and Benefits
The annual salary range for Fellows is $100,000-$110,000, based on experience. Fellows are also eligible to participate in the Firm's full benefits package. For more information on benefit offerings, please visit https://www.cohenmilstein.com/careers/#benefits
Application Process
To apply, please submit a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the Fellowship and what skills, talents, and qualities you would bring to the program and to the Firm. Please also include a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample of 2,500 words or less. All application materials should be submitted in the order outlined above, and as one single PDF document. Please advise us of your bar-admission status in your cover letter.
We will be offering information sessions via Zoom in August and September, for potential applicants to hear more about the program and ask questions. Please see https://www.cohenmilstein.com/cohen-milstein-fellowship for more information.
