1. 2016-2017 Diversity Fellowships and Scholarships

2. Introductions Moderator: Bianca Eddy, Class of 2017 Panelists:
Elaine C. Bortman (Choate)
Roberto Braceras (Goodwin)
Sandra Vrejan (Morgan Lewis)
Lindsay Kendrick (Ropes & Gray)
Angela Gomes (BU '05) (Skadden)
Daniel Mello (2L – Recipient of Goodwin & BLG Fellowships)
Anne Celestin (2L – Recipient of Bristol Myers Squibb Fellowship)

3. Overview Many different types of Fellowships and Scholarships
Paid summer position
Scholarship
Paid summer position plus scholarship
Many different locations
Examples: Charlotte, Dallas, Cincinnati, NY, New Haven, Boston, Portland, LA, Seattle
Some are practice area specific
Examples: Yale New Haven Hospital/Wiggen & Dana (Health Care), Finnegan (IP)
Some offer Split Summers
Examples: BLG, Yale New Haven Hospital/ Wiggen & Dana, Twin Cities Diversity in Practice

4. Who is Eligible? 1L and 2L Programs Definition of Diversity Varies:
Choate – 1L candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity in the profession.
Goodwin – Welcomes applications from 1L students who self-identify as a member of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession (including racially and ethnically diverse students and/or LGBT students).
Morgan Lewis – Eligible 2L applicants will have demonstrated academic excellence, have outstanding leadership skills, have an interest in employment with ML and have a demonstrated interest in promoting diversity at the firm and within the legal profession.
Ropes & Gray: - 2L students with outstanding undergraduate and law school academic achievement, member of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession,
Skadden – 1L candidates whose life experience, demonstrated interests, and achievements can help enhance the firm’s commitment to diversity and client service. .

5. How to Find Available Opportunities
BU Law CDO
Spreadsheets
Symplicity
BU Law Financial Aid Office Website
Other Resources
NALP
ABA
Leadership Council on Legal Diversity

6. Deadlines For 1L Summer-
Fellowship Deadlines: December-April (1L Spring)
For 2L Year-
Scholarship Deadlines: January-June (1L Spring)
For 2L Summer-
Fellowship Deadlines: June-October (1L Summer-2L Fall)
For 3L Year-
Scholarship Deadlines: January-April (2L Spring)

7. Application Process Varies for each program
Most require application (either online or ed), resume, transcript and personal statement; some also require cover letter, writing sample and references
Check firm/organization for specifics
Examples:
Choate 1L Diversity Fellowship
Goodwin 1L Diversity Fellowship
Morgan Lewis Diversity Career Fellowship
Ropes Roscoe Trimmier Jr. Diversity Scholarship
Skadden 1L Scholars Program
BLG’s 1L Diversity Clerkship Program

8. Tips
Your personal statement should convey meaningful commitment to diversity and genuine interest in the opportunity for which you are applying
Statements should be genuine, memorable, and go beyond surface level
Your application should highlight leadership roles and involvement, during and outside of law school.
In interviews, demonstrate maturity and confidence (you will be doing the work of a 2L)

9. Panel Discussion

10. Questions?