Amount: $20,000+
Deadline: Varies (typically early summer)
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
Weil's Diversity Fellowship program supports talented first-year law students from diverse backgrounds. It combines a summer associate position with a scholarship award.
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 achievements, leadership, and commitment to diversity. Articulate your interest in corporate law or other practice areas at Weil.