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Carl L. McConnell Summer Fellowship

Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Paid position

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Carl L. McConnell Summer Fellowship

Program Type: Paid summer fellowship for law students

Eligibility: First or second-year law students

Overview: Annual fellowship welcoming a law student to join one of Legal Aid's program teams for the summer, working with public interest attorneys serving low-income neighbors.

Named After: Carl L. McConnell, who maintained close ties with Legal Aid SMC throughout his career and received the Guardian of Justice Award in 2002. The fellowship reflects his commitment to legal services for those with limited resources, integrity, social justice, fairness, and mentoring.

Funding: Generously funded by Carl's friends and local pro bono attorneys

Geographic Scope: San Mateo County, California

Contact: Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, 330 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 123, Redwood City, CA 94065, (650) 558-0915

Status (as of 2026-04-03): Applications are currently closed for the 2026 position; applicants should check back early 2027 for next year's posting

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications for 2026 are currently closed. Check back in early 2027 for next year's posting.

For past fellows and more information about the fellowship, visit the website at legalaidsmc.org

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

education

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