Closing Date: 16th January, 2027

Description:

About Gunderson Dettmer's 2L ECVC Diversity Fellowship
Fellows will receive a paid 2L Summer Associate position in one of our US offices. As a 2L Summer Associate Fellow, you will:

Participate in various trainings including mock transactional exercises
Work with attorneys in our Corporate, Fund Formation, and Strategic Transactions & Licensing practices
Attend various social events to get to know your colleagues outside of the office in a more relaxed atmosphere
Upon selection as a Fellow, you will be assigned a mentor for your Fellowship experience. In addition to a paid Summer Associate position, Fellows will receive a scholarship of up to $75,000.

Selection Criteria:
Success looks different for everyone, and we believe it should be evaluated holistically. We will consider your demonstrated interest in emerging companies and venture capital; your commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion; the quality of your personal statement; and your personal, professional, leadership, community, and/or academic achievements. In other words, we want to get to know you.

Interested 2Ls are encouraged to apply early as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Application Process:
We understand that first semester grades will not be available until early 2027, so transcripts can be submitted when available to recruiting@gunder.com. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, while in-person callbacks can be accommodated depending on location. Applications must contain:

Current resume
Undergraduate transcript (unofficial copy will suffice)
Graduate transcripts (if applicable; unofficial copy will suffice)
Law school transcript (once available; unofficial copy will suffice)
Two personal statements (see the prompts listed below), taking into account your personal, professional and/or academic experience and accomplishments, especially as they relate to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and contributions to your own personal growth or that of others; community service; demonstrated leadership and any other notable experience. In particular, please address the following two questions in your personal statements:

Why are you interested in emerging companies and venture capital? (250 words or less)
How has your interest in and experience with diversity, equity and inclusion influenced your personal, academic and/or professional goals and accomplishments? (1,000 words or less)

Applicants to the 2L ECVC Diversity Fellowship will automatically be considered for our 2028 Summer Program and do not need to submit a separate Summer Associate application.

Summer Associate Salary
Summer Associates are compensated $4,327 per week for the duration of the Summer Program.