Diversity Fellowship - Summer 2027 Law Clerk (2L Students Eligible to Apply)

Our firm is committed to creative solutions and unique ideas from a variety of people who reflect our richly diverse community. We are proud to offer fellowships to first year law students from diverse circumstances and backgrounds. The fellowships feature a $5000 academic scholarship along with a paid summer associate position in one of our offices (Newport Beach, Woodland Hills, Las Vegas, San Diego, or Walnut Creek), with the goal that the fellowships will forge a path to employment.

The fellowship is available to second year law students enrolled in an accredited law school. Applications will be evaluated based on a combination of factors including scholarship (grades), writing, and community involvement/ meaningful contributions to diversity programs at law school. If selected as a finalist, the applicant will participate in an interview with a selection committee, which will also be considered in evaluating each application. The application period is between August 15 and September 15 each year. Decisions shall be made by October 15 for positions for the following summer’s fellowships.

Requirements

COMBINED PDF WITH ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Typed personal statement (1500 word maximum)
• Resume
• Current transcripts (unofficial okay)
• Most recent financial aid award letter
• Two (2) letters of recommendation and/or references.

Application Information

• Personal info (contact info – name, address, phone number, email address)
• Undergraduate educational info (school, major, degree/year, cumulative GPA, glass rank, honors/awards, extracurricular activities)
• Law school educational info (school, date of graduation, cumulative GPA, class rank, honors, etc.)
• Legal career plans + offers for employment
• Community involvement/contributions to diversity groups in law school and/or over the last four years
• Additional information

Personal Statement Prompt: Please tell us about yourself and the experiences which led you to pursue a career in the legal profession and to apply for this fellowship in particular.

Our definition of diversity is expansive and based on an individual’s experience. Diversity can stem from race, gender, ethnicity, or social, faith, spirituality, religious, or socioeconomic background. Diversity can also include things such as military experience or a disability. Those who are underrepresented or perceived to be underrepresented within the law school community or legal profession. We invite any person who feels diverse in these ways or others to apply and share your story with us. We welcome applications from all eligible applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity / gender expression, disability status, or any other identity.

*IMPORTANT: In order to be considered, you must submit ALL application materials. Please create a combined PDF with all the required materials (listed above and below) and upload them with your resume.

If you cannot do this, please email your typed personal statement (1500 word maximum), current transcript, most recent financial aid award letter, resume, and two (2) letters of recommendation and/or references to ***email_hidden*** . PLEASE name all files with your first and last name.

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