Pre-Law Paralegal (June 2027 Start Date)

EARLY APPLICATION SEASON FOR THE KOSTELANETZ PRE-LAW PARALEGAL PROGRAM WILL OPEN ON OCTOBER 12, 2026.

While Kostelanetz LLP’s application process for its Pre-Law Paralegal Program will open on November 20, 2026, and close on January 5, 2027, Kostelanetz will review applications from highly-qualified applicants during an Early Application Cycle.

Applications for this early cycle may be submitted from October 12, 2026 through October 17, 2026.

Outstanding candidates for the Pre-Law Paralegal Program are encouraged to apply early, during this period.

The program is extremely competitive. During last year’s cycle, we received over 400 applications for five positions. The five individuals who joined us from that process received undergraduate degrees from Princeton, Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, and UVA (and two had master’s degrees from graduate institutions). The seven alumni who left the program that year went on to Harvard Law School, NYU Law School, UVA Law School, and Cambridge University. Successful candidates typically have GPAs above 3.9 and a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in law. Such interest is often reflected through legal internships or participation in law reviews or journals, mock trial, moot court, or speech and debate. Applicants must also have strong writing samples and pe