Summer Law Clerk

Overview

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

Immigration law is complex and filled with 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 is a point of pride. We are not a typical law firm — we work seriously, but not ourselves. We don’t tolerate drama, and we’ve built a diverse team that reflects the clients we serve. As the team grows, we continue to cultivate an inspiring, authentic, comfortable, and flexible work environment where you are respected, encouraged to bring your whole self to work, and challenged to grow as a professional in the legal immigration field.

Our Summer Law Clerks will rotate with several of our legal teams (practice groups and legal services) throughout the summer to provide extensive networking opportunities, practical experience on various immigration applications, and a holistic view of the practice of immigration law.

Dates: mid-May 2026 to mid-August 2026. The program is full-time, 9am–5pm EST, Monday–Friday (40 hours per week), and on-site with rotations split between our Troy and Ann Arbor, Michigan offices.

• Shadow EP Attorneys and Case Managers to learn and document internal legal processes and identify opportunities for process improvements in a rapidly growing firm.
• Support both 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, and update 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.

• 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 the Troy or Ann Arbor, Michigan offices (rotational program is split between both offices).
• Must be available to work full-time, 9am–5pm EST, Monday–Friday (40 hours per week) from mid-May 2026 to mid-August 2026.

• 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.

Feel free to take a look at our website to learn more about us and our dedication to both our clients and our people:

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.

No agencies please. Ellis Porter recruits candidates exclusively using our internal Talent Acquisition team. EP does not accept fees for resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a binding written recruitment agreement. Agencies without an agreement are requested not to contact any employees of EP with recruiting inquiries or resumes.