The Consumer Law Public Service Fellowship is awarded to a Suffolk Law student who demonstrates an interest in and commitment to issues of consumer law, rights and protection.  The individual chosen will be paid a $7,000 stipend for a ten-week, fulltime, summer position in a Massachusetts governmental office or nonprofit agency engaged in consumer protection work.  While it is not necessary to secure an internship prior to applying for the Consumer Law Public Service Fellowship, the award will be contingent on obtaining a placement with an eligible employer.  The Consumer Law Fellow may secure his/her placement independently or with the assistance of the Rappaport Center.

Applicant Eligibility

All Suffolk Law students in good academic standing who are not in their final semester are eligible to apply.

Award Selection Criteria

Considerations which will influence selection of the Consumer Law Fellow include the following:

1. Demonstrated interest in and commitment to working in the field of consumer law, rights and protection;
2. Demonstrated commitment to public service as shown by past paid and volunteer work experiences and extracurricular activities; and
3. Academic achievement.

Application
Download 2009 application materials

Application deadline now closed for 2009.

Application and deadline for next year will be posted in January 2010.