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A one-page essay on why the candidate is interested in pursuing a career in intellectual property law
The Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship Program is a prestigious opportunity for law students who are committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the field of intellectual property law. This program, offered by the law firm Banner Witcoff, provides financial support and valuable experience for 1L law students interested in pursuing a career in IP law. If you are a 1L law student with a strong academic record, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, this Fellowship may be the perfect opportunity for you.
H1: Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship for Law Students: Strengthening Diversity and Inclusion in IP Law H2: About the Fellowship The Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship Program, offered by law firm Banner Witcoff, is designed to promote diversity and inclusion in the field of intellectual property law. H2: Eligibility and Selection Criteria Eligibility: - Must be a 1L law student - Must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school in the US - Must have a scientific or engineering degree and be eligible to take the Patent Bar Exam
Selection Criteria: - Academic merit - Commitment to a career in IP law - Interest in a career at Banner Witcoff - Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in IP law - Written and verbal communication skills - Leadership qualities and community involvement
H2: Application Process To apply for the Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship, candidates must submit the following documents: - Resume with two professional references - Academic transcripts - Legal writing sample - One-page statement on how diversity has influenced their legal career goals or how they will contribute to increasing diversity in IP law - One-page essay on their interest in pursuing a career in IP law
H2: Salary and Benefits - $5,000 financial award for completing 1L clerkship in Banner Witcoff's summer program - Additional $5,000 financial award for returning for part of 2L summer and accepting a full-time position with the firm - Maximum award of $10,000 possible - Summer clerkship salary of $4,134.00 weekly
H2: Application Deadline Applications for the Fellowship will be accepted until January 3, 2025.
The Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship Program, offered by law firm Banner Witcoff, is a prestigious opportunity for 1L law students who are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the field of intellectual property law. If you are a 1L law student with a strong academic record, excellent communication skills, and a passion for diversity and inclusion, this Fellowship may be the perfect opportunity for you.
The Fellowship is open to all candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to strengthening diversity and inclusion in the field of IP law. This includes those who identify as a member of a historically underrepresented group in IP law.
- Fellowship Program offered by law firm Banner Witcoff - Designed to promote diversity and inclusion in the field of intellectual property law - Open to all candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in IP law - Includes those who identify as a member of a historically underrepresented group in IP law
The maximum award for a Fellowship recipient is $10,000, which will be awarded in two installments. The first $5,000 will be given upon completion of the 1L clerkship in Banner Witcoff's summer program. If the 1L student returns for any part of their 2L summer and accepts a full-time position with the firm, an additional $5,000 will be awarded.
- Maximum award of $10,000 - Awarded in two installments - $5,000 given upon completion of 1L clerkship - Additional $5,000 awarded if 1L student returns for part of 2L summer and accepts full-time position with the firm
The salary for the summer clerkship role is $4,134.00 weekly.
- Summer clerkship salary of $4,134.00 weekly
To be eligible for the Fellowship, 1L law students must meet certain criteria. They must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school in the United States and have a scientific or engineering degree, as well as be eligible to take the Patent Bar Exam.
- Eligibility for 1L law students - Enrolled in ABA-accredited law school in US - Must have scientific or engineering degree - Must be eligible to take Patent Bar Exam
The selection for the Fellowship is based on various criteria, including academic merit, commitment to a career in IP law, interest in working at Banner Witcoff, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in the field of IP law. Additionally, written and verbal communication skills, as well as leadership qualities and community involvement, will also be considered.
- Selection based on various criteria - Academic merit - Commitment to career in IP law - Interest in working at Banner Witcoff - Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion in IP law - Written and verbal communication skills - Leadership qualities and community involvement
Applications for the Fellowship will be accepted until January 3, 2025. Interested candidates must submit a resume with two professional references, academic transcripts, a legal writing sample, a one-page statement on how diversity has influenced their legal career goals or how they will contribute to increasing diversity in IP law, and a one-page essay on their interest in pursuing a career in IP law.
- Application deadline of January 3, 2025 - Required documents: resume with two professional references, academic transcripts, legal writing sample, one-page statement on diversity, one-page essay on interest in IP law
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