First-Year Law Student (1L) Clerk, Summer Clerkship Program

Job overview

The First-Year Law Student (1L) Clerk, Summer Clerkship Program is an onsite, 10-week summer program based in Springfield, MA, with the listing also identifying Boston, MA. Compensation is $35 per hour. The clerk works with MassMutual’s Legal Department on assignments spanning corporate, litigation, and regulatory practices. The program gives a first-year law student practical exposure to varied legal matters through assignments, professional events, company activities, and pro bono opportunities. Mentorship and networking with Legal Department leadership support learning and professional development.

What you'll do

• Work on selected legal assignments and participate in professional events, company activities, and pro bono opportunities.
• Past assignment examples include artificial intelligence research, deposition support, venture capital and private equity transactions, and tax research and analysis.
• The program also offers networking with New England law firms.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

1l clerk

summer clerkship program

legal operations

springfield ma

boston ma

massmutual

10-week summer program

legal research

corporate law

litigation

regulatory practice

mentorship

$35 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Program includes mentorship and networking opportunities, professional events, company activities, and pro bono opportunities.

Why this role

Applicants must be enrolled as a first-year student at an ABA-accredited law school for the 2026–2027 academic year and authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Application materials include a resume, a cover letter addressing commitment to inclusion, and a law school transcript when available.

About the employer

MassMutual is hiring for this role. Industry: Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers. Sector: 52.