Morgan Lewis 1L Diversity Fellowship

Building a team of lawyers with diverse perspectives and experiences is a core value at Morgan Lewis. Not only is it a business imperative, it is part of our strategic focus. We aim to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts in the legal profession and to attract future leaders who are committed to the same.

LOCATIONS

We will host 1L Diversity Fellows in the following offices:

• Boston
• Chicago
• Houston
• Los Angeles
• New York
• Orange County
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco
• Seattle
• Silicon Valley
• Washington, DC

FELLOWSHIP RECIPIENTS WILL RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING: 

• A $50,000 fellowship stipend made in two payments conditioned on satisfactory completion of the 2L summer and subsequently joining the firm as an entry-level associate
• The opportunity to spend a portion of your 2L summer with a firm client supplementing the summer associate program by providing hands-on experience with the operations of and challenges handled by in-house legal departments
• An experiential pre-summer kickoff where firm leaders and all summer associates from across the United States gather for a multiday orientation and bonding program  

ELIGIBILITY

• Be enrolled full-time in an ABA-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of 2026.
• Show a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA).
• Have the ability to bring a unique and authentic perspective to the firm as a result of life experiences.
• Have outstanding leadership skills, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to exceptional client service.
• Be genuinely interested in a career with Morgan Lewis and demonstrate interest in supporting DEIA efforts at the firm and throughout the legal profession.  
• Be a US citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested students should submit the following in support of their candidacy:

• Résumé
• Law school and undergraduate transcripts
• Writing sample
• A personal statement (max 500 words) addressing how you will contribute to Morgan Lewis’s inclusive culture and diverse community. This can include prior experiences that have shaped and/or demonstrated your commitment to diversity and inclusion.    

Access the application for the 1L Diversity Fellowship for Summer 2024 here >>