Professor Emerita Karen Blum, JD ’74 FYSIP Fund Anniversary Match

Celebrating 20 Years of Impact

Join us in celebrating the remarkable 20-year legacy of the First Year Summer Internship Program (FYSIP), founded by Professor Emerita Karen M. Blum, JD ’74. For decades, Professor Blum has championed our students’ success, opening doors for first-year law students to gain invaluable real-world experience through prestigious internships with judges and courts—a rare and impactful opportunity at such an early stage in their careers.

Professor Blum’s commitment to this program didn’t end at her retirement. To ensure FYSIP continues to empower Suffolk Law students, she has made a transformative $500,000 gift. Now, we invite you to help us match her gift to honor her dedication and to support future law students in launching their careers.

Double Your Impact: Support the Next Generation of Legal Leaders

A Historic Opportunity to Transform Lives

Your gift to Suffolk Law's First Year Summer Internship Program (FYSIP) will now go twice as far. In celebration of FYSIP's 20th anniversary, a former student of FYSIP founder Professor Emerita Karen Blum has stepped forward with an extraordinary offer: R. Stanton Dodge, JD '95, will match every donation dollar-for-dollar up to $250,000 from now until April 9, 2025.

Make a Gift to the Karen Frankel Blum, JD ’74, FYSIP Fund

Why FYSIP Matters

Since 2005, when Professor Karen Blum founded FYSIP, over 1,000 first-year law students have gained invaluable experience working alongside judges in federal and state courts throughout Massachusetts. These internships have launched countless careers in public service and across the legal profession.

A Legacy of Excellence

To honor Professor Blum's vision and commemorate her generous $500,000 commitment to FYSIP, Suffolk Law has launched the "FYSIP 500K Challenge." Our goal is ambitious but achievable: raise $500,000 to match Professor Blum's extraordinary gift.

Your Gift Makes a Difference

Every donation to the Karen Frankel Blum JD '74 First Year Summer Internship Program Fund provides:

  • Essential stipends for first-year judicial interns
  • Travel allowances to ensure accessibility
  • Opportunities for students who might otherwise have to forgo this transformative experience

The Time is Now

  • Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $250,000
    • Join us in celebrating FYSIP's 20th anniversary on April 10, 2025
  • Help us reach our $500,000 goal to match Professor Blum's commitment
  • Transform the lives of future legal professionals

Make Your Impact Today

Support the next generation of legal leaders by contributing to the FYSIP 500K Challenge. Your generosity will open doors for talented students while honoring Professor Blum's lasting legacy at Suffolk Law.

Special Thanks to Our FYSIP Planning Committee

David Bastian, JD ’14
Professor Emerita Karen M. Blum, JD'74
Morgan Blum, JD ’11
The Hon. Michael Bolden, JD ’78
Tristan Colangelo, JD ’11
Sean Higgins, JD '03
Sarah J. Solomon
Margaret Talmers
Alexis Theriault, JD ’11

For further information about the Challenge or the FYSIP Anniversary event, please contact Sophie Phung, MSM ’23.