Diversity Fellowship

At Heller Ehrman, we believe diversity enhances the quality of service we provide to our clients and makes our firm a rich and rewarding place to work. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and advancing attorneys who contribute to the diversity of our firm and the legal community.

As one of our diversity initiatives, Heller Ehrman is pleased to offer four First-Year Student Diversity Fellowships. Each fellowship includes a paid 2008 summer associate position and a $7,500 scholarship for the 2008-2009 academic year. Students may apply to work in our Los Angeles, New York, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley or Washington, D.C. offices. First-year law students who contribute to the diversity of their law school student body and who will contribute to the diversity of the legal community are eligible to apply.

Selection Criteria

• Current enrollment at an ABA-accredited law school
• A record of academic or professional achievement, a commitment to community service and significant personal accomplishment
• A demonstrated interest in promoting diversity within your law school community and the legal profession

Application Materials

• Resume
• Undergraduate transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable)  
• A personal statement of no more than 500 words addressing your qualifications vis-a-vis the selection criteria and describing your interest in the fellowship opportunity
• A 5–10-page writing sample reflecting your legal analysis
• A list of two references who can comment on your academic or professional experience
• A ranking of the top two offices in which you would prefer to work (note in your personal statement)

Application Procedure

Applications must be received by January 18, 2008.  Early applications are encouraged and initial interviews may be scheduled during holiday vacations in December and January.  

To submit your application materials:

• Go to the Current Openings page.
• Select the fellowship position for the office(s) to which you want to apply.
• Scroll to the bottom of the list and click Apply.