Internships and Fellowships
Koskoffis proud to offer hands-on internships and fellowships, providing an immersive and growth-oriented learning environment. Our team is passionate about social justice and standing up for people whose civil rights have been violated. We are experienced, ethical, caring and professional – and our culture is one of collegiality and cooperation. We maintain deep and longstanding relationships in our community with local, state and national trial organizations. Our philosophy is to provide quality legal representation, caring and responsive client service, and exceptional results. Our standard for professionalism and service to clients is high, as are our expectations when considering candidates to join the firm.
Summer Internship Program
Eligibility:
Koskoff accepts law school students who have completed their 1L or 2L year. Due to the popularity of the program, we are no longer able to accept college applicants.
Application Timeline:
Applications open on October 1. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 15. Applications will continue to be accepted through December 1, after which no additional submissions will be considered.
Review Process:
Following the priority deadline, applications are compiled and shared with the hiring committee for initial review. Committee members identify candidates to be selected for interviews and determine a preliminary list of candidates to interview.
Interviews:
First-round interviews are conducted from mid-December through January. Candidates may meet with one or more members of the hiring committee, and feedback is collected for review. Additional meetings with final lists, if necessary, will be scheduled before the hiring committee’s final review.
Selection Process:
The hiring committee meets periodically throughout the process to evaluate candidates and determine the next steps. Following the completion of the interview process, the committee reviews candidate feedback and makes final hiring decisions by mid-February.
Offers and Acceptance:
Offers may be extended on a rolling basis beginning in mid-February. Candidates will generally have 7 to 10 days to respond to an offer. The summer intern class is expected to be finalized by early March.
How to Apply:
To apply to join our summer class, please send a resume and cover letter to:
📧 [email protected]
Term:
We recognize every school maintains its own academic calendar and are flexible with start and finish dates. However, we ask that interns commit to a minimum of eight (8) weeks. The earliest start date will be after Memorial Day Weekend.
Externship Program
Eligibility:
Koskoff does not have a formal externship program but does occasionally hire law students to work on an hourly basis during the school year. Applicants must be able to work in person in our Bridgeport office at least 10 hours per week.
Application Deadlines:
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are evaluated based on individual merit and firm needs.
How to Apply:
To inquire about an externship opportunity, please send a resume and cover letter to:
📧 [email protected]
Term:
The term of any externship will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Theodore I. Koskoff Trial Advocacy Fellowship Program
About:
One of the greatest trial lawyers of his generation, Theodore I. Koskoff was renowned for his eloquence, brilliant trial tactics, and supreme mastery of persuasion. Although he was involved in some of the highest-profile cases of his day, he preferred to represent ordinary individuals struggling against an unjust establishment. Building on Ted’s legacy, Koskoff continues as one of the leading trial law firms in the country.
Theodore I. Koskoff (TIK) Trial Advocacy Fellows work on cases involving wrongful death, serious tort matters, equal rights, individual liberty, and access to justice. Fellows are also given the opportunity to work on legal projects of their choice. The focus of the Fellowship is on learning the art of trial advocacy, with close mentorship from experienced trial lawyers. Fellows must be willing to participate in the presentation of evidence at trial.
Eligibility:
The TIK Fellowship is reserved for individuals who have completed law school and have already taken the bar exam (in any U.S. state or territory). Applicants are not required to be admitted to a bar at the time of application, but an application must be pending.
Application Timeline:
Applications are accepted beginning November 1. Priority consideration is given to applications received by January 10, with a final deadline of February 1. The selection process concludes in early to mid-March.
Review Process:
Following the priority deadline, applications are compiled and distributed to the hiring committee for initial review. Committee members identify candidates to be selected for interviews. A second review of all remaining applications takes place after the final deadline, February 1.
Interviews:
First-round interviews are conducted from mid-January through early February. If needed, callback interviews will be conducted in mid-February. Candidates may meet with one or more members of the hiring committee, and feedback is collected for review.
Selection Process:
The hiring committee meets periodically throughout the process to evaluate candidates and determine the next steps. A limited number of early offers may be extended following first-round interviews. Final candidate selection is made early to mid-March.
Offers & Acceptance:
One Fellowship position is awarded each year. An offer is extended to the selected candidate following the final committee decision. Candidates typically have 7 to 10 days to respond. All other applicants are notified after the position is filled.
How to Apply:
Candidates should submit cover letter, resume, law school transcripts, a writing sample, and reference list to: 📧 [email protected]
Term:
The TIK Fellowship program begins on the second Monday in September and ends on the first Friday of the following September.