Description:
Before submitting your application, please consult your school's recruitment policies regarding the timing of applications for summer employment to ensure compliance.At Baker Botts, we are committed to the recruitment, retention and development of exceptional attorneys and law students. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives and the integral role they play in the continued growth and success of our Firm. The Rufus Cormier Diversity Fellowship is one of our many diversity programs aimed at promoting diversity here at our Firm and in the legal profession.
The highly qualified candidates selected to receive a fellowship will be eligible to receive up to $40,000 in stipends throughout the duration of their participation in the program, in addition to a salaried Summer Associate position. The fellowship is open to all first-year law students with an anticipated graduation date of May 2029, currently enrolled in an accredited law school.
Candidates interested in more than one office should apply through this application and indicate your preferred office locations in the application.
Application Materials:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Official Undergraduate Transcript (an unofficial transcript may be submitted until an official transcript can be provided)
- Official Law School Transcript (an unofficial transcript may be submitted until an official transcript can be provided)
- Personal Statement: Please discuss your commitment to promoting diversity in the legal profession or obstacles you have overcome in pursuing a legal career (500 words or less)
