Description:

2026 Keith Wetmore 2L Fellowship for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Morrison Foerster (“MoFo”) will be awarding Wetmore 2L Fellowships in our Austin office to highly motivated second-year law students with a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in the legal industry. Students should apply for one location only.

Recipients of the Wetmore 2L Fellowship will receive:

A paid summer associate position in a MoFo U.S. office following their second year of law school;
A team of attorney mentors during the 2L summer internship;
Consideration for a full-time associate position after law school graduation, assuming satisfactory performance during the 2L summer internship; and
A fellowship award in the amount of $50,000.*

MoFo summer associates are entrusted with responsibilities and tasks typically assigned to junior associates. They include:

Writing legal documents such as briefs, motions, contracts, and client memoranda;
Assisting in drafting and negotiation sessions;
Participating in depositions and witness preparation; and
Performing due diligence in corporate transactions.

Summer associates will work directly with our seasoned lawyers on substantive client matters, receive unparalleled mentorship, get comprehensive practice and professional skills training, and experience MoFo's shared values, inclusive community, and diverse practice areas firsthand.

Who We Are:
MoFo is deeply committed to our values, pro bono work, and fostering diversity and inclusion. We invite you to explore our digital resources, including our virtual job simulations, interactive Summer Associate Program brochure, the MoFo+ blog, and our YouTube channel with a wide range of topic-based playlists on MoFo To-Go.

Who You Are:
Currently enrolled and in good standing in a full-time J.D. program at an ABA-accredited law school and have:

U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the United States;
Geographical ties to the office location where you are applying;
The ability to bring a diverse perspective to the firm because of your adaptability, resilience, and life experiences; and
A demonstrated record of academic achievement, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, leadership, and community involvement.

Application Process:
Applications will be accepted through July 11, 2025. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis in accordance with school recruiting guidelines.

All applicants must submit the following documents in .pdf form:

Resume
Transcripts for all degrees (completed and in-progress)
Personal statement of 500 words or less explaining:
Your background and what led you to pursue a law degree.
Your interest in MoFo and what you hope to contribute to our firm.
Concrete examples of how you have:

demonstrated commitment to embracing diversity within your community or otherwise,
faced and triumphed over adversity, and/or
demonstrated an ability to deepen our culture of inclusion.

*To earn the $50,000 fellowship award, summer associates must spend their full 2L summer at MoFo and receive and accept an offer of full-time employment to join the firm following law school.

Compensation:
Summer associate compensation is set to align with first-year associate salaries at $225,000 annually for the class of 2025. This may be modified in the future. Health and wellness benefits and paid holidays may also be included.

EEO Statement:
Morrison Foerster provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. The Firm does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, ethnic or national origin, ancestry, age, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, transgender status, domestic partner status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation. This means that no applicant will be given any preference or advantage in the selection process for the Wetmore 2L Fellowship because of that applicant's race, sex, or other protected characteristics.