MBD Foundations Program Fellow - 1-Year Rotation
About The Position
Are you a recent graduate eager to launch your career with a leading global law firm? Our prestigious 1-year rotational program is tailored for 2026 graduates or those who have completed their degree within the past year and possess a strong passion for Marketing and Business Development. As an MBD Foundations Program Fellow, you will immerse yourself and spend time in a subset of Marketing and Business Development departments including Marketing, Communications, Business Development, Client Development & Industry and Client Operations & Legal Project Management gaining invaluable, hands-on experience alongside industry leaders in our New York or Boston offices. Throughout the program and rotation, you will collaborate with seasoned professionals, tackle real-world projects, and develop critical skills that will set you apart in today’s competitive marketplace. This program offers a unique pathway to accelerate your professional growth within the context of a globally recognized law firm, with successful fellows being considered for a full-time position upon completion. If you are ready to make an impact and grow your expertise in a vibrant, collaborative setting, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Eligible candidates must be graduating in May 2026, or have graduated within the last 12 months.
- Relevant prior internship experience
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
- Ability to work independently
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Professional demeanor and strict confidentiality
- Intellectual curiosity and drive to improve service
- Project management and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns and strategic initiatives that elevate the firm’s brand
- Partner on high-visibility projects across all digital marketing channels
- Monitor campaign performance and engagement metrics, helping identify opportunities to optimize reach and impact
- Assist in ROI tracking for events to ensure marketing investments drive measurable results
- Collaborate with the creative team to ensure marketing materials are up-to-date and accessible
- Conduct market and competitive research to inform strategic decision-making
- Analyze data and prepare clear, insight-driven reports that support continuous improvement and strategic planning
- Execute PR campaigns for firm initiatives and key practice areas
- Research and draft content for attorney matters, deals, awards, media coverage, and speaking opportunities
- Prepare daily newsletter highlighting firm media coverage and awards
- Track awards, rankings, media coverage, and key firm information
- Support media relations by drafting pitches, preparing interview materials, and identifying media targets
- Research relevant news topics related to the firm
- Provide ad-hoc project support as needed
- Provide project and administrative support for business development teams
- Track business development activities
- Support the development of pitches and proposals, including updating and maintaining pitch materials
- Conduct research for client meetings and pitches and for other business development purposes
- Support client focused business development events, including mailing lists. Invitations, researching and tracking attendees and additional follow-up initiatives
- Assist with updating experience lists
- Conduct and maintain competitive intelligence for key client teams
- Assist with stakeholder mapping and follow through plans for key client teams
- Support client development by maintaining CRM hygiene for key client team contacts
- Track matter experience and update pitch materials
- Support participation in industry conferences, including researching clients and prospects
- Assist with event planning, mailing lists, invitations, and researching attendees
- Support business development by researching client targets
- Maintain data for firmwide client reporting
- Monitor matter status and coordinate with team members
- Explore the use of AI to help automate tasks
- Fulfill requests for analytics on legal matters
- Assist with organizing and updating reporting suite
- Use MicroStrategy to pull and organize data
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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