Law Clerk Program
Bacon Wilson, P.C., offers a Law Clerk program for highly motivated second- and third-year law students who are seeking an opportunity to gain experience working directly on cases, receive mentorship from attorneys (both Shareholders and Associates alike), and be exposed to a variety of practice areas while strengthening their legal research and writing skills.
Meet the Current Law Clerk Class of 2026-2027
Gabriella Ofcarcik
Daniel McKellick II
Patricia Santana-Garcia
Monnea Slade
Build Your Legal Career with Real-World Experience
At Bacon Wilson, P.C., we believe some of the most valuable lessons in becoming an attorney happen outside the classroom.
For more than 40 years, our Law Clerk Program has provided law students with the opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while learning directly from practicing attorneys. Designed for highly motivated second- and third-year law students, the program allows Law Clerks to work on real matters, strengthen their legal research and writing skills, build professional relationships, and gain exposure to the day-to-day practice of law.
Law Clerks are an important part of the Bacon Wilson team. Rather than limiting clerks to a single type of assignment or practice area, we strive to provide broad exposure to the work of a full-service law firm and help students develop skills and experience that will serve them throughout their legal careers.
What you can expect from our program:
Meaningful Mentorship
Law school provides the foundation. Mentorship helps turn that knowledge into practice.
Bacon Wilson, P.C., Clerks have the opportunity to work with, observe, and learn from more than 35 seasoned attorneys who collectively bring over 400 years of legal experience to the firm. Clerks interact with attorneys at different stages of their careers, from Associates beginning to build their practices to experienced Shareholders who have spent decades serving clients and the Western Massachusetts community.
That access gives Law Clerks an opportunity to see different approaches to practicing law, serving clients, analyzing complex issues, and building a successful legal career.
Hands-On Legal Experience
Our Law Clerks do more than observe. They assist Bacon Wilson, P.C., attorneys with substantive legal work and assignments connected to real client matters.
Depending on the assignment, a Law Clerk’s work may include researching statutes and case law, preparing memoranda, assisting with motions and other legal documents, reviewing legal issues, and helping attorneys develop support for legal arguments.
Just as importantly, Law Clerks receive constructive feedback from attorneys. This allows them to understand not only how to improve their research, analysis, and writing, but also how their work contributes to the larger client matter.
Exposure to a Wide Range of Practice Areas
One of the advantages of clerking at a full-service law firm is the opportunity to discover how different areas of law operate in practice.
Our Law Clerk Program is structured to expose students to attorneys and matters throughout the firm. Bacon Wilson attorneys practice in areas including commercial transactions, business and corporate law, real estate, estate planning and probate, family law, land use and permitting, and civil litigation, among others.
Law Clerks may also have opportunities to observe court proceedings, client meetings, and other events that arise in the everyday practice of law. The goal is to provide experiences that complement a student’s legal education and offer a clearer understanding of what practicing law actually looks like.
For students who are still determining which area of law they hope to pursue, that breadth of exposure can be particularly valuable.
Professional Networking
Becoming an attorney also means becoming part of a professional community.
During their time at Bacon Wilson, P.C., Law Clerks have opportunities to build relationships with attorneys ranging from first-year Associates to senior Shareholders. They also work alongside fellow Law Clerks, paralegals, administrative professionals, and other members of the Bacon Wilson team.
Law Clerks are welcomed and encouraged to participate in firm events and outings, providing additional opportunities to get to know their colleagues and develop connections within the legal community.
Experience that Goes Beyond the Classroom
Legal education teaches students how to think like lawyers. A clerkship provides an opportunity to begin experiencing what it means to work like one.
Every Law Clerk’s experience at Bacon Wilson, P.C., is different because the matters, assignments, and opportunities that arise throughout the year are different. That variety is intentional.
By working alongside practicing attorneys and contributing to real legal matters, Law Clerks can develop greater confidence in their research, writing, analysis, communication, and professional judgment. They also gain firsthand insight into the collaboration, attention to detail, responsiveness, and professionalism required in private practice.
The skills, relationships, and experiences developed during the program are intended to stay with our Law Clerks well beyond their time at Bacon Wilson.
More Than 40 Years of Developing Future Attorneys
Bacon Wilson, P.C., established its Law Clerk Program more than four decades ago to provide law students with meaningful professional experience and mentorship as they prepare to enter the legal profession.
Over the years, the program has become an important part of our firm. Law Clerks contribute to the work we do while gaining the opportunity to learn from attorneys across our practice areas and become part of the Bacon Wilson community.
For students looking to bridge the gap between law school and legal practice, the Bacon Wilson Law Clerk Program offers an opportunity to learn, contribute, build relationships, and take the next step toward a career in law.
2025-2026 Season
2024-2025 Season
2023-2024 Season
2022-2023 Season
Our Law Clerk Program is led by Christopher D. Pierson, an accomplished trial lawyer with years of experience. See his attorney profile to learn more about him.
Interested in Joining the Bacon Wilson Law Clerk Program?
We welcome applications from motivated law students interested in gaining substantive legal experience and learning from attorneys across a diverse range of practice areas.
To be considered for the Law Clerk Program, please submit the following to [email protected].
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Writing Sample
We look forward to learning more about you and your interest in beginning your legal career with Bacon Wilson, P.C.