Law Fellow - Superior Court Department

http://www.mass.gov/courts/superiorcourt/index.html

• Please Note: Prior to submitting an application, candidates should carefully review the application process detailed at the conclusion of this job description to ensure compliance with all submission requirements.

•  Substantial legal research and writing experience, including current or prior judicial clerkship or internship experience in a state or federal court. Judicial clerkship experience is defined as paid, full-time, post-graduate employment as a law clerk for a court or judge.

•  Membership in the Massachusetts Bar as of the start of the Fellowship or currently applying for membership.

•  Familiarity with legal research resources beyond Westlaw and Lexis.

•  Demonstrated commitment to government or public service, particularly within the Judicial branch.

Application Process:

Please read all instructions carefully before starting the Trial Court online application process. Applications that do not comply with the instructions may be screened out. In particular:

•  Employment Application. Applicants must complete the online Employment Application. Answer each question fully and accurately. Please do not use "see resume" or a similar response.

•  Resumes. Applicants must upload a Word file or PDF of their resume. The uploaded resume should *not* include references.

•  Cover Letters. Applicants must submit a formal cover letter, uploaded as a Word file or PDF. The cover letter should be addressed to The Justices of the Superior Court, Suffolk Superior Courthouse, 3 Pemberton Square, 13th Floor, Boston, MA 02108.

•  References/Letters of Recommendation. Please do not submit references or letters of recommendation with the online application or by contacting any employees of the Superior Court. References and letters of recommendation may be requested or accepted later in the hiring process.

•  Additional Materials. Selected applicants may be asked to provide a response to a writing assessment exercise and official law school transcript soon after the application review process begins. Applicants should be prepared to submit them when requested, but not before then.

Advertised: 29 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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