Seattle - 1L Diversity Fellowship (#911)

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking first-year law students who have strong interpersonal skills; ambition; and diverse perspectives, experiences, and interests for the 2025 Diversity Fellowship. Dorsey's Seattle office will select a first-year law student to receive the Dorsey Diversity Fellowship and work as a 2025 summer associate. This student will also spend a portion of the summer working at the in-house legal department of a Dorsey client. In addition, the Diversity Fellowship recipient will also be named a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) 1L Scholar.

Recipients will receive $10,000 toward law school tuition and expenses for the 2025-2026 school year. Recipients who return to Dorsey for the summer following their second year of law school will receive an additional $10,000 for the 2026-2027 school year, and an additional $10,000 if they join the firm as an associate.

During the summer program, you will:
- Work on challenging client matters, obtaining substantive work opportunities and working closely with our attorneys in the Trusts & Estates practice area;
- Spend two weeks working with the in-house legal department of a Dorsey client;
- Hone your legal writing skills;
- Choose from a variety of pro bono matters on which to work;
- Have the opportunity to attend client meetings, depositions, closings, and court appearances;
- Receive formal feedback and mentoring;
- Participate in numerous seminars and training events hosted by Dorsey U, our in-house professional development group; and
- Establish meaningful relationships with your summer associate colleagues and Dorsey attorneys through professional opportunities, networking, and a variety of social events.

The client portion of the program will primarily be remote and summer associates will:
- Work on in-house legal projects;
- Attend Practice Area Seminars conducted by the client's in-house counsel that highlight the issues that the client's legal department handles;
- Receive formal mentoring by the client's in-house counsel; and
- Attend virtual social events.

Are you looking for a law firm where you can develop your legal skills and continue to learn and grow throughout your career as an attorney? If so, we strongly encourage you to apply for a summer associate position.

All law students who attend an ABA-accredited school are eligible to apply, subject to the class year requirement as noted above. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated record of academic achievement and a commitment to promoting diversity in the legal community.

How to Apply

Please review our Dorsey & Whitney Diversity Fellowship Information. Dorsey & Whitney LLP accepts online applications at http://www.dorsey.com/careers/law-students. We do not accept application materials by mail or email except as a reasonable accommodation for qualified disabled applicants. Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy, and lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5184.

We will begin accepting applications on December 9, 2024 and we will review candidate materials on a rolling basis. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CT on January 20, 2025.

The following application materials are required to be considered for this position:
- Resume
- A cover letter that includes a personal statement addressing what diversity means to you and why you are interested in Dorsey
- Writing sample
- Undergraduate transcript (unofficial)
- Law school transcript (unofficial)*

*If all of your law school grades are not available when you apply, please submit your first semester course list along with all other application materials and indicate in your cover letter when we can expect to receive your first semester transcript. When grades become available, email your unofficial transcript to recruiting@dorsey.com.

The pay for this position is $3,940 per week in Washington State. This temporary position is not benefits eligible.

Dorsey values the strength that comes from a diverse and inclusive work environment. It contributes to the success of our people and our clients and enriches our experience. We believe that everyone should feel at home and part of our community. One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:
- Mansfield Rule Plus Certification (Diversity Lab)
- Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)
- 100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)
- Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)
- Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

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