Summer Law Clerk 2026

At Ellis Porter, our goal is to improve the immigration experience for employers and individuals so they can thrive in a smaller world. To do this, we've built a team of dedicated immigration professionals (we call ourselves Porters) who believe passionately in the economic and cultural benefits that immigration provides to America, and who excel at providing our clients with refreshingly clear guidance, uniquely creative strategies, and remarkably responsive service, all with genuine empathy and a personal touch.

Immigration law is very complex and full of constant challenges, but the Ellis Porter team loves what we do, and who we do it with, and we find great satisfaction in knowing that our work positively, and intimately impacts our clients’ lives and companies.

Our Culture:

We're also immensely proud of (and protective of) our culture at Ellis Porter. It's not what you would expect from a typical law firm, because we're not a typical law firm. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We don't tolerate drama, and jerks are not allowed. And we’ve built a wonderfully diverse team of Porters who reflect the diversity of the clients we serve.

As our team continues to grow, we’ve remained committed to cultivating an inspiring, authentic, comfortable, and flexible work environment where you are respected, encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and challenged to continue your growth as a professional in the legal immigration field.

The Position:

Our Summer Law Clerks will have the opportunity to rotate working with several of our legal teams (both practice groups and legal services) throughout the summer. This is in an effort to provide extensive networking opportunities, gain practical experience working on various immigration applications, and illustrate a more holistic view on the practice of immigration law.

Our program will span from mid-May 2026 to mid-August 2026. The program will be full-time, 9am-5pm Est, Monday-Friday (40 hours per week), and will be required to work on-site with rotations split between our Troy and Ann Arbor, Michigan offices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Shadow EP Attorneys and Case Managers to learn and document internal legal processes to identify opportunities for process improvements in a rapidly growing firm.
• Support both our immigrant and nonimmigrant visa practice groups in drafting, researching, compiling, printing, copying, and scanning immigration applications.
• Receive and organize case-related government correspondence into EP systems, as well as update various systems with client/application information.
• Learn how to operate various legal systems used firm-wide for immigration applications.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Program Requirements:

• Must be a current 2L (Rising 3L).
• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Must be able to commute and work on-site daily in either our Troy or Ann Arbor, Michigan offices (rotational program is split between both offices throughout the summer).
• Must be available to work full-time, 9am-5pm Est, Monday-Friday (40 hours per week) from mid-May 2026 to mid-August 2026.

What We’ll Provide:

• An opportunity to do challenging and highly rewarding work at a fast-growing firm with an inspiring mission.
• An opportunity to join intelligent, creative, and dedicated immigration professionals who value respectful, collaborative working relationships.
• Inclusive firm culture celebrating diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
• People-centered workplace policies and flexible work schedules, including remote work opportunities.
• Casual attire, plenty of free food, and regular opportunities for exposure to international cuisine and culture.

Learn More About Ellis Porter: Feel free to take a look at our website to learn more about us and our dedication to both our clients and our people: https://www.ellisporter.com/about-us

Ellis Porter provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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