Washington, D.C.—The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) has proudly welcomed its 2026 Summer Law Fellows. Throughout the summer, these accomplished law students will gain firsthand legal and public policy experience while developing the skills and professional connections needed to become future leaders in the legal profession.
CHLI’s Summer Law Fellowship is a two-month program that provides first- and second-year law students from accredited law schools across the United States and Puerto Rico with hands-on experience in the legal field through placements at leading law firms, lobbying firms, corporations, and public policy organizations. The program equips fellows with practical legal experience while fostering professional development, expanding their networks, and preparing them to become the next generation of Hispanic leaders.
“Our Summer Law Fellows represent the future of the legal profession. The Summer Law Fellowship provides talented students with invaluable opportunities to strengthen their legal skills, learn from experienced professionals, and build lasting relationships across the legal and public policy communities. We are thrilled to welcome this year’s fellows and look forward to seeing the impact they will make during the program and in the years ahead,” said The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, CHLI Chairwoman.
The Summer 2026 Law Fellows:
Philip Brooks, St. Thomas University College of Law; CHLI Summer Law Fellowship Placement: Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
Vanessa Carter, New England Law Boston; CHLI Summer Law Fellowship Placement: TSG Advocates-DC
ABOUT CHLI
The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) is the premier organization founded by former Members of Congress to advance economic prosperity with a focus on social responsibility and global competitiveness. CHLI is dedicated to advancing the Hispanic community’s diversity of thought and fostering a broad awareness of the heritage, interests, and views of Americans of Hispanic and Portuguese descent.
For more information about CHLI and its programs, please contact Director of Programs and Internships, Nicole Marin, at nmarin@chli.org.