YLD Summer Fellowship

The New Mexico Young Lawyers Division is proud to offer a fellowship award to a UNM School of Law student committed to working in public interest legal sector over the summer. This Fellowship is a manifestation of the State Bar of New Mexico’s and the Young Lawyers Division’s commitment to public service across New Mexico. The YLD understands that students might not otherwise be able to take these positions due to financial constraints. The program is intended to encourage law students to pursue a career in public interest law in New Mexico. The Young Lawyers Division will award up to $4,000 to the accepted applicant.

Application period: The application is open from April 1, 2025 to April 20, 2025. Applications will be closed on April 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Applicants must be in good standing at UNMSOL and have at least one semester of law school enrollment remaining after the conclusion of the summer fellowship. Additionally, all applicants must have already received an offer or for a public interest position for the summer which can include a statement of intent to offer a position contingent upon receipt of the fellowship.

Qualifying public interest positions must be with an independent nonprofit organization or a government entity that makes substantial use of legal skills. Students who will be graduating in May 2025 are not eligible to apply. Applicants must complete the enclosed application to be considered for the fellowship award.

You may still apply if the public interest position is paid. However, that information must be provided as requested below, and will be considered when awarding the Fellowship.

The student awarded the Fellowship will be asked to submit a photo along with a brief narrative about the summer work to be published in the Bar Bulletin.

Application materials should be submitted and uploaded via jotform HERE.

If you have any trouble accessing this link or have any questions, please contact Lauren Riley at l auren@batleyfamilylaw.com