Hi everyone. I'm new on here - first post. Consider me the un-initiated. I got my JD long ago and have been lost in private practice since the early 80s..

I'm an early-term LLM student on a career track change at a U.S. non-elite law school and was just, unexpectedly, offered a fellowship. It is for work on the clinical side.

That term seems to mean various things in various disciplines (medicine, etc.) so I'm not entirely sure what's on the plate. I did not apply for the fellowship; it was offered. Frankly among my classmates I feel I have a unique and valuable skill set which provides a possible insight on why the offer was forthcoming.

It involves a manageable time commitment and a small cash stipend or tuition deferment (unclear). The LLM program offers a limited number of such positions. What might be THEIR motives? Where does this offer place me? Help, I don't understand!

Specific Questions:
Is this considered an honor? Should I just accept, or attempt to clarify/negotiate? Should it be commemorated in writing? How often are fellowships offered, as opposed to applied for? Is it good resume material? for 1) academia; or 2) private/public interest sector?

All help and guidance will be appreciated. Thanks

Sorry if Fellowship is still misspelled in the Subject line.