SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL PUBLIC SERVICE

FELLOWSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS

Consumer Law Public Service Fellowship
The Consumer Law Public Service Fellowship supports the summer employment of a designated Suffolk University Law School student engaged in public service in the field of consumer rights and protection.

Thomas J. Drinan Memorial Fellowship
Established by family and friends in memory of Thomas J. Drinan, JD '76, this fellowship is awarded annually to fund the ten-week summer internship of a Suffolk University Law School student who has demonstrated a desire to work in a Massachusetts public office engaged in the prosecution or defense of criminal cases.

John E. Fenton, Jr. Public Service Fellowships

The John E. Fenton, Jr. Public Service Fellowships were created to honor Judge Fenton's 45 year legacy of teaching and leadership at Suffolk University Law School. The award is given annually to students pursuing public interest careers. Awards are given to graduating students contingent upon the recipient obtaining employment with a qualifying public service employer within one year of graduation. A separate application for this award is required during the academic year.

Paul R. McLaughlin Memorial Fellowship Fund

Established by friends and family in memory of Paul R. McLaughlin, JD '81, this fellowship is awarded annually to fund the summer internship of a Suffolk University Law School student who has a demonstrated desire to pursue a career in criminal law in the public sector. Second-year Day Division students or third-year Evening Division students with a concentration in criminal law are eligible to apply.

Rappaport Fellows Program in Law & Public Policy

The Rappaport Fellows Program in Law and Public Policy is a unique fellowship program in public service and civic leadership sponsored by Suffolk University Law School that brings together gifted students from each of the six Boston-area law schools to work with top public policy makers on the issues that affect our lives and work in Greater Boston and Massachusetts.  This one-of-a-kind program exposes outstanding law students to the challenging complexities and powerful societal rewards of creating successful public policy. At the heart of the program is its desire to attract, train, inspire, and connect the next generation of civic leaders and policy shapers.

SPILG Summer Fellowships

The Summer Public Service Fellowship Program, sponsored by the student-run Suffolk Public Interest Law Group (SPILG), provides funding for students working in otherwise unpaid summer internships with government agencies and public interest groups.  In 2008, SPILG set a record by funding over 80 Fellows. 

Summer Public Service International Law Fellowship Program

The Summer Public Service International Law Fellowship Program (“International Fellowship Program”) provides funding for recipients to participate in international internships over the summer. The primary goal of the International Fellowship Program is to promote the international public service work of Suffolk law students.

Garrett H. Byrne Scholarship

Established by friends and colleagues of Garrett Byrne, JD '24, DJ '55, LLD '79. Recipients of awards from the Byrne Scholarship fund are selected on the basis of distinguished academic performance and expressed desire to perform public service.  Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.

Covich Family Scholarship Fund

Awards are made to graduating female students who demonstrate need and are pursuing a career in public service/social advocacy. A separate application is required during the academic year.  Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.

Barbara Connolly Hughes Memorial Scholarship

Established in 2005 by John M. Hughes, Sr. as part of the Centennial Scholarship Program, this scholarship will be awarded to a current female third or fourth year student (or students) with demonstrated financial need and exceptional academic strength. Preference will be given to Suffolk University Law School students currently working in education or a related field or to students who have a demonstrated interest in providing criminal defense counsel to the economically disadvantaged.  Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.

John J. Droney Scholarship
Established by family and friends in memory of John J. Droney, JD '42, LLM '47. This award is made to a deserving Evening Division law student interested in criminal law, particularly as a prosecutor.  Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.