Legal Summer Fellowship 2026 (Glendale)

Summer 2026 - June through August 20266-week summer fellowshipHybrid format with at least one office day in Glendale each weekLos Angeles, CaliforniaThe Legal Summer Fellowship at Shan Potts Law Offices is a professional development opportunity for students who are interested in law, immigration, public policy, business, community leadership, communication, and professional networking.Over the course of the summer, fellows will gain real world exposure to legal, professional, civic, business, and community environments while developing the communication skills, confidence, and professional presence needed to succeed in high level professional settings.This fellowship is designed for students who want more than a traditional internship. Fellows will have the opportunity to represent the firm at selected approved events across Los Angeles, engage with professionals in law, immigration, business, and community leadership, and receive guided training in professional communication, networking, etiquette, and career development.The fellowship is especially well suited for students interested in law, legal studies, immigration, public policy, business, communications, government, nonprofit work, or community engagement.The fellowship includes guided training in professional communication, legal professionalism, networking, business etiquette, client focused communication, and professional presence.Who Should ApplyWe welcome all students to apply. Priority will be given to law students and students with a background or demonstrated interest in law, legal studies, immigration, public policy, business, communications, public service, or community leadership. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.Although the fellowship is unpaid, it comes with valuable benefits:Real world exposure to legal, professional, civic, and business environmentsTraining in professional communication, networking, and business etiquetteOpportunities to attend approved professional and community events in Los AngelesApproved event related expenses may be covered, including tickets, meals, and travel connected to fellowship activitiesExperience representing a professional law office in selected approved settingsProfessional growth through mentorship and guided developmentCertificate of Excellence awarded at program completionPersonalized LinkedIn recommendation from the CEOLetter of Recommendation upon successful completionMeaningful experience that can support future opportunities in law, public policy, immigration, business, communications, public service, or community leadershipAbout the FellowshipWhat You Will DoRepresent Shan Potts Law Offices at selected approved professional, legal, civic, business, and community eventsEngage with professionals, students, community members, and business audiences in a respectful and professional mannerSupport the firm's outreach and community engagement effortsParticipate in guided training focused on communication, networking, etiquette, and professional presenceLearn how to present yourself confidently in professional and high level environmentsAssist with selected outreach initiatives connected to law, immigration, public service, and community leadershipSpend at least one day each week in our Glendale office to sync with the teamMaintain professionalism, accuracy, discretion, and respect when representing the firmSubmit weekly updates summarizing event participation, observations, networking opportunities, and professional development progressWhat You Will GainReal world exposure to the legal and professional services environmentPractical experience in networking, communication, and professional representationTraining in legal professionalism, business etiquette, and professional presenceExposure to immigration law, community leadership, public service, and business related environmentsOpportunities to build confidence in professional and high level settingsExperience connecting with professionals across law, business, civic, and community spacesLetter of Recommendation upon successful completionLinkedIn Recommendation from the CEOCertificate of Excellence at program endStrong professional experience that can support future opportunities in law school, legal careers, public policy, immigration, nonprofit work, business, communications, or public serviceWhat You BringGenuine interest in law, immigration, public policy, business, community leadership, communication, or public serviceStrong written and oral communication skillsProfessionalism, maturity, and attention to detailConfidence or willingness to build confidence in networking environmentsDependability, discretion, and clear communicationAbility to represent the firm respectfully and accurately in professional settingsInterest in learning how a law office engages with professionals, students, immigrant communities, and business audiencesA positive attitude and willingness to learn from real world professional experiencesSchedule and DetailsHow to ApplyApply on LinkedIn or email Resekesh@shanpottslaw.com with the subject line:Please attach your resume and include a short paragraph in the body of the email explaining why you would like to join this program.