2L Diversity Fellowship Program

Full-time

No

Job Title: 2L Diversity Fellow at Foley & Lardner LLP

Salary: Weekly salary throughout the 10-week program, plus a $50,000 taxable fellowship

Experience: Second-year . students enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school

Location: Firmwide

Application Deadline: September 02, 2024

Foley & Lardner LLP is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone has the opportunity to excel. As part of this commitment, they are offering the 2L Diversity Fellowship Program for second-year law students who share their values and demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The fellowship includes a weekly salary throughout the 10-week program, as well as a $50,000 taxable fellowship. This fellowship will be paid in two installments: $20,000 following successful completion of the firm's 2025 Summer Associate Program, and $30,000 paid within 30 days after joining the firm as an associate or law graduate.

To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must be second-year . students enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school. Foley & Lardner LLP welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law.

In addition to applying for the fellowship through their career portal, applicants must also apply for at least one of their 2L Summer Associate positions either through the career portal or OCI. If an applicant will be interviewing with the firm during their law school's OCI program, they do not need to apply through the career portal again.

Interested applicants must submit a current resume, unofficial or official law school transcript, and a personal statement of approximately 500 words. The personal statement should highlight the applicant's background, accomplishments, or leadership experience that would contribute to Foley & Lardner LLP's diversity mission or promote diversity within the firm and the community.

Please note that due to the high volume of submissions, Foley & Lardner LLP is unable to respond to inquiries about the status of an application. However, applicants will receive an email confirming that their application has been submitted properly, and they will be contacted if they are selected for the fellowship.

Foley & Lardner LLP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition. Applicants applying to their California offices will also be considered for employment regardless of any arrest or conviction records, in accordance with local ordinances.

H1: Foley & Lardner LLP 2L Diversity Fellowship Program for Second-Year Law Students
H2: Dedicated to Fostering an Inclusive Work Environment

Bold Headline: Join Foley & Lardner LLP as a 2L Diversity Fellow and Receive a $50,000 Fellowship!

- Foley & Lardner LLP is offering the 2L Diversity Fellowship Program for second-year law students.
- This fellowship is for students who share the firm's values and demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- The fellowship includes a weekly salary throughout the 10-week program and a $50,000 taxable fellowship.
- Applicants must be second-year . students enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school.
- All applicants, regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, or other characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
- In addition to the fellowship, applicants must also apply for at least one of the firm's 2L Summer Associate positions.
- Interested applicants must submit a current resume, law school transcript, and personal statement.
- Due to the high volume of submissions, Foley & Lardner LLP is unable to respond to inquiries about the status of applications.
- Foley & Lardner LLP is committed to creating an inclusive work environment and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
- For applicants in California, the firm will consider employment regardless of any arrest or conviction records.

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Weekly salary throughout 10-week program

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Commitment, Leadership, Communication, Diversity Mission, Promoting Diversity, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Interviewing

Second-year law student

Apply through career portal with resume, law school transcript, and personal statement

Qualification and Experience Second-year J.D. student, enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school

Legal