Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt : 2021 1L or 2L Diversity Fellowship for Alaska

2021 1L or 2L Diversity Fellowship for Alaska 

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt is committed to fostering the growth of diversity, equity, and  inclusion in the firm to reflect the rich diversity of our society and to grow diversity, equity, and  inclusion in the legal profession. We believe that a diverse workplace provides superior service  to our clients and an enriched environment for our attorneys and staff. We are looking for  individuals who demonstrate aptitude, leadership, teamwork, initiative and strong verbal and  written communication skills. 

As one means of meeting this commitment, the firm has established its 1L or 2L Diversity  Fellowship Program in Alaska. The fellowship provides for a paid 10-week summer associate  position in our Anchorage, Alaska office for Summer 2021 following the successful completion  of the first year or second year of law school. In addition, the recipient will receive a $10,000 academic stipend to help defray tuition and expenses for their next year of law school.  

Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt recognizes that diversity exists in many different forms,  including gender, race, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation,  disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We especially encourage Alaska Native and  Native American candidates to apply. 

Criteria:  

Applicant must: 

∙ be a first-year or second-year law student in good standing for the degree of Juris  Doctor at an ABA accredited law school; 

∙ possess an undergraduate and law school record of academic achievement,  capacity, and leadership that evidences promise for a successful career in the legal  profession; 

∙ contribute to the diversity of the law school student body and the legal  community; and 

∙ demonstrate a commitment to practice law in Alaska upon completion of law  school. 

Application: 

Materials will be accepted beginning December 1, 2020. Materials must be received by Michelle Baird-Johnson, Director of Talent Acquisition and Integration, by January 13, 2021. Submissions will only be accepted electronically using the following link: schwabe.com/careers-associates. When using the online application software, please be sure to fill out all of the requested contact information and law school information including graduation year. All documents must be uploaded as a PDF.

Submissions to include: 

∙ Resume 

∙ Cover letter 

∙ Complete undergraduate transcript (unofficial acceptable) 

∙ Law school transcript (unofficial acceptable) 

∙ Most importantly, a two-to four-page personal statement indicating your interest  in the fellowship, qualifications for receipt of Schwabe’s diversity fellowship,  interest in Schwabe, description of how you will contribute to the diversity in the  legal community, and your own experience as a diverse person 

∙ Writing sample (that has not been significantly edited by others) reflecting your legal analysis abilities (not to exceed five pages) 

Interviews will be granted to finalists and the fellowship recipient will be selected in February  2021.