2L Diversity Fellowship Program

Full-time

No

H1: 2L Diversity Fellowship Program (2025) - Foley & Lardner LLP

H2: Join Our Firmwide Diversity Fellowship Program

Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking second-year law students (Class of 2026) to apply for our 2025 Summer Program, which includes our Diversity Fellowship Program. This program is designed to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within our firm and the legal community. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to excel.

- The program offers a weekly salary throughout the 10-week program, as well as a $50,000 taxable fellowship.
- Applicants must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school and can come from any background, regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
- To be eligible, applicants must also apply for at least one of our 2L Summer Associate positions either through our career portal or OCI.
- Interested candidates must submit a resume, law school transcript, and a personal statement (approximately 500 words) describing their background, accomplishments, and leadership experience related to promoting diversity.
- Due to the high volume of submissions, we are unable to respond to inquiries about the status of applications.
- Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

Salary and Benefits:

- Weekly salary for the 10-week program.
- $50,000 taxable fellowship, paid in two installments.
- $20,000 after successfully completing the 2025 Summer Associate Program.
- $30,000 within 30 days after joining the firm as an associate/law graduate.

Eligibility Requirements:

- Must be a second-year . student enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school.
- Can come from any background, regardless of race, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
- Must apply for at least one of our 2L Summer Associate positions through our career portal or OCI.
- Applicants must also submit a resume, law school transcript, and personal statement (approximately 500 words).
- Must demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Application Process:

- Apply through our career portal and submit a resume, law school transcript, and personal statement (approximately 500 words).
- If you will be interviewing through your law school's OCI program, you do not need to apply through our career portal again.
- You will receive an email confirming your application has been submitted properly.
- We will contact you if we have any questions or if you are selected for the fellowship.

Diversity Mission and Inclusion:

- Foley & Lardner LLP is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our firm and the legal community.
- We value and embrace differences, promote equality, and engender mutual respect.
- We strive to create a culture of inclusion where everyone has the opportunity to excel.
- We believe that diversity brings unique perspectives and enhances our ability to serve our clients.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer:

- Foley & Lardner LLP is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition.
- For applicants applying to our California offices, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to local ordinances.

Join us at Foley & Lardner LLP and be a part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Apply for our 2L Diversity Fellowship Program and contribute to our mission of promoting diversity within our firm and the legal community. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable experience and receive a competitive salary while making a difference. Apply now and be a part of our team!

Weekly salary, $50,000 taxable fellowship

ABA-accredited law school

Apply through career portal or OCI, submit resume, unofficial or official law school transcript, and personal statement

Qualification and Experience Second-year J.D. student, ABA-accredited law school, Race, Gender, Age, Ethnicity, Sexual Orientation, Disability, Law School Transcript, Personal Statement, Background, Accomplishments, Leadership Experience, Diversity Mission

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