Amount: $25,000+
Deadline: Varies (typically early summer)
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
Sidley Austin offers diversity fellowships to outstanding first-year law students who are committed to promoting diversity in the legal profession. It includes a paid summer associate position and a scholarship.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: Competitive
- Demographic: Students from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession
- Rising 2L law students
- Commitment to diversity
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Writing sample
Timeline
Applications typically open in spring. Deadline in early summer. Interviews in summer.
Tips
Showcase your academic excellence, leadership, and how your background contributes to diversity. Highlight your interest in corporate law.