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1L Diversity Fellowship
Our firm is committed to the growth and development of legal communities that more accurately reflect the rich diversity of our communities at large. Since 1991 we have been pleased to offer student fellowships to diverse first-year law students. The fellowships provide students a $7,500 academic scholarship and a paid summer associate position immediately following the completion of their first year.
Each year 1L Diversity Student Fellows are selected on the basis of the following criteria:
- The individual must be a first-year law student in good standing pursuing the degree of Juris Doctor at an ABA-accredited law school.
- The individual must possess an academic record, interest and capacity that demonstrate great promise for a successful career during the remainder of law school and in the legal profession.
- The individual must contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the law school student body and, upon entering the legal profession, the legal community.
Our definition of diversity is broad, and past finalists and recipients have included members of racial, ethnic, disabled and sexual orientation minority groups, as well as those who were the first person in their family to pursue higher education. While applicants need not disclose their financial circumstances, a demonstrated need for financial assistance may be taken into consideration.
The application period for the 2010 program has ended. Applications for the 2011 Fellowship will become available here during the winter of 2010.
For general questions regarding the fellowship, please contact Judah Travis at JTravis@perkinscoie.com.
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