ABA Business Law Section Diversity Clerkship Program

The American Bar Association Business Law Section is committed to encouraging diversity in the Section by fostering a welcoming environment for all lawyers and promoting full and equal participation by all lawyers, including lawyers of color, women lawyers, gay and lesbian lawyers, and lawyers with disabilities ("Diverse Lawyers").

Applicant Criteria

• Applicants must be current second year law students attending an ABA-approved law school.
• Applicants must be considered diverse in one of the following ways:
  • Law student of color
  • Women
  • Law students with disabilities
  • LGBTQ+ law students
  • Students who have overcome social or economic disadvantages such as a physical disability, financial constraints, or cultural impediments to becoming a law student
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
• Applicants must be ABA Law Student Division and Business Law Section members.