Our firm is committed to the growth and development of legal communities that accurately reflect the rich diversity of our communities. Established in 1991, the fellowship provides 1L students who are members of groups historically underrepresented in the legal industry with a paid summer associate position and a $15,000 stipend. Fellows who return for their 2L summer are eligible for an additional $15,000 stipend at the conclusion of the summer program, as well as a $10,000 award should they accept an offer to join the firm as an associate following graduation. There may be an opportunity for our 1L Diversity Fellows to work on-site with the legal department at our clients' offices. Generally, these are two-week opportunities during the summer.
The diversity fellowships are not tied to a specific practice group and may receive assignments from a variety of practices. These fellowships are available in the following Perkins Coie offices: Austin, Boise, Chicago, Dallas, Madison, New York, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.
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