2025 Nan Heald Black Fly Fellowship at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***: Volunteer and Student Internship Opportunity in Lewiston, Maine (Hybrid)
- 10-week, paid fellowship for law students with 2 years of law school completed - Based in **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***'s Lewiston office - Named in honor of former executive director Nan Heald, who led Pine Tree for over 31 years - Focus on housing, public benefits, family law, and victims' rights - Opportunity for court appearances on behalf of clients - In-person with potential for remote work - $7,000 salary for 10 weeks of work
About the Nan Heald Black Fly Fellowship:
- Created in memory of **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***'s former executive director, Nan Heald - Aims to increase access to free civil legal aid in Western Maine - Named after a 1970s newspaper editorial that described Pine Tree as a "defender of low-income people" - 10-week, $7,000 paid fellowship for a law student to work at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** in Lewiston - Opportunity to work on substantive legal issues and community outreach projects - Possibility of establishing a legal clinic in rural areas - In-person position with potential for some remote work
- Applications due by November**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** at 5 pm - Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample (maximum 10 pages) - Addressed to Shannon Karam, Esq., Director of Pro Bono Services - Cover letter should include reasons for interest in the fellowship and qualifications for the position
