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.

With your contribution to the Karen Frankel Blum, JD ’74, FYSIP Fund, you become part of a legacy that impacts generations. Help us reach this milestone and ensure that every aspiring legal mind at Suffolk Law has the chance to learn and grow in the courtroom, just as Professor Blum envisioned.

Make your gift today to honor Professor Blum’s legacy and support Suffolk Law’s next generation of legal leaders.

Special Thanks to Our FYSIP Planning Committee
The Hon. Benjamin Barnes, JD ’90
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
Margaret Talmers

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Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of FYSIP

On April 10, 2025, there will be an anniversary celebration for FYSIP alumni. During this event, we will congratulate and thank Professor Blum. Stay tuned for event details to come.

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