Stephanie Lovell Honors Fellowship Program 2027

STEPHANIE LOVELL HONORS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2027

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TheStephanie LovellHonorsProgram named in honor of former First Assistant Stephanie Lovell to recognize her many contributions to the Attorney Generals Officeoffersentry-level attorneys the uniqueand excitingopportunityto engage in thepractice of law and policy in the largest public sector legal office in the Commonwealth.

Program Description:

The Fellowship Program is a two-year term that begins in September 2027and endsin September initiative of the offices Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee the Stephanie Lovell Honors Program is especially intended to expand opportunities within the Attorney Generals Office for new lawyers and to attract a pool of candidates from a broad spectrum of backgrounds who reflect the diversity of the people of the Commonwealth and the communities we serve.

Our work at the Attorney Generals Office encompasses a variety of different practice areasincludingcivil rights health care consumer protection environmental protection criminal prosecution fair labor administrative law data privacy constitutional defense of the Commonwealths nation-leading laws and so much addition to our Boston offices we have regional offices that serve the Western Central and Southeastern regions of Massachusetts. Given this broad array of essential public servicesselectedfellows willhave the opportunity toexplore and gain experience in a variety of practice areas overthe course of the two-year fellowship.

Fellows receive training and guidance from experienced attorneys to enhanceproficiencyand

develop skills. Through the Fellowship Program new attorneys will launch their legal careers by

enriching their legal experience broadening theirexposure to the public sector and assuming substantial individual responsibility for their work.

Fellowsgenerally completethree rotations through differentareas of the office.

Fellows will have the opportunity during their final rotation to seek continued employment with the Attorney Generals Office.

All individuals invited toparticipatein the Stephanie Lovell Honors Program must commit to a two-year term and must take the Massachusetts bar exam no later than July individuals must be admitted to the bar before the start of their second-year rotation.

Program Eligibility:

• Third-year day or fourth-year evening law students scheduled to graduate in 2027; and

• Current full-time judicial law clerks who received their J.D. prior to 2027and either:

1. Begantheir clerkship(s)upon graduation fromlaw school; or
2. Accepted and deferred for up to one year and did not practice as an attorney before beginning their clerkship(s).

Candidate Criteria:

Fellowship Program candidates will be selectedon the basis ofseveral factors including but not

limited to:

• Academic and intellectual ability.

• Knowledge experience and ability in legal areas such as research advocacy trial preparation discovery investigation negotiation etc.

• Legal professional or personal experience related to the mission of the Attorney Generals Office.

• Demonstrated engagement and leadership in school and/or community activities.

• Strength of writing and editing skills and substantive experience with legal writing and editing through law school activities (e.g. law journal or equivalent) or internships.

• Commitment to the diverse communities the office serves.

• Flexibility and interest in a variety of legal subject areas.

The successful candidate will be able todemonstratea commitment to public interest law a connection to the people and communities we serve and an interest in supporting a respectful and inclusive work environment.

How to Apply:

Candidates apply online using theAGOs websiteby answering a series of addition to a completed application pleasesubmitthe following:

1. Resume
   
2. Cover Letter
   
3. Writing Sample
   
4. Official Law School Transcript
   
5. One-page Personal Statement that explains your commitment to public interest law and your interest in the work of the Attorney Generals Office including any personal experiences related to the mission of our office.

Application materials may be addressed to the Fellowship Selection Committee.

You will also be asked to select and rank your top three bureaus of interest. For a description of our bureaus please visit application deadline for thisfellowshipis September28 2026 at 5:00 PM (ET).

Position Type: Full-time/Exempt

Salary:$78000 with benefits

Location: Our current hybrid model includes some remote workdays for most positions. On in-office days employeesare required toreport to one of our designated office locations either in Boston or at a regional office.

Application deadline:September 28 2026 at 5:00 PM (ET)

SelectionTimeframe:Selected candidates will be invited for interviews in October/November 2026. Offers will be extended by December 2026.

Program Duration:Two-year term beginningSeptember 2027

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to will gladlyassistapplicants in need of an contact the Human Resources Division at .

Inquiriesregardingposition&status may be made to:
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The Attorney Generals Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As the representative of the Commonwealth and its residents the Attorney Generals Office strives to ensure that those working in our office reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. The Office encourages applicants from a broad spectrum of backgrounds to apply for positions.