Closing Date: 1st January, 2026
Description:
O'Melveny is recruiting 1L Coleman Fellows to join one of our US offices in the summer of 2026. As part of our 1L Coleman Fellowship program, fellows will receive a one-time US $5,000 award paid at the beginning of the summer program to help pay for law school tuition and expenses. 1L Coleman Fellows will have access to the developmental and networking opportunities afforded to all of our summer associates. Candidates interested in applying for a Fellowship must submit application materials through our online portal between November 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025.Candidates must submit: (1) a resume; (2) undergraduate and law school transcripts (if your law school transcript is not yet available, you may still apply and upload your law school transcript at a later date); (3) a statement of 300 words or less that reflects on how you intend to foster inclusion and belonging while being an active contributor at a vibrant and dynamic law firm. We ask that you please only submit applications for your top two (2) office preferences.
The materials submitted should demonstrate:
- Strong academic performance, including special achievements and honors
- Examples of enhancing inclusion and belonging, and of living O'Melveny's Values: excellence, leadership, and citizenship
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Candidates will be notified if they are selected as 1L Fellows. Fellows will be notified on a rolling basis. Once a candidate has been notified of selection as a Fellow, the candidate must accept or decline the offered Fellowship within one (1) week of notification.
For more information, visit: William T. Coleman, Jr. Fellowships - O'Melveny
