Seattle, WA – 2018 Richard S. White Fellowship – Helsell Fetterman
AkronLawJobs No. 8374 Overview: The Richard S. White Fellowship includes both a paid, 12 week summer associate position and a $7,500 academic scholarship to be remitted directly to the student’s law school at the beginning of the school year following the summer clerkship to assist in paying the student’s tuition
Qualifications: Be a second year law student* in good standing pursuing a law degree at an ABA-accredited law school; (*third year if pursuing a LL.M.); Possess an academic record, leadership abilities, and a commitment to personal and professional initiatives that indicate promise for a successful legal career; Demonstrate an interest in furthering diversity within the community and the profession; and Communicate an interest and commitment to both the practice areas represented at Helsell Fetterman and to building a practice in the Seattle area.
How to apply: Prepare a 1-2 page personal statement on a topic of your choice that allows our firm to fully evaluate your candidacy and ability to enrich the diversity of the legal community. Complete the Richard S. White Fellowship application form. http://www.helsell.com/wp-content/uploads/2017-RSWF-Application.pdf; Provide a current resume. Include a copy of your final undergraduate transcript and current law school transcript, unofficial is acceptable. Legal writing sample, up to 10 pages. Three professional and/or academic references with contact information. Mail your materials to: Richard S. White Fellowship Helsell Fetterman, 1001 Fourth Avenue, Suite 4200 Seattle, WA 98154-1154
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Email the application form with attachments to rswfa@helsell.com.
After you apply to fellowship, please email Dean O’Brien and let her know so that she can personally reach out to Daniel Findley who is an Akron Law alumni.
Deadline: July 19, 2017