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1Ls interested in Intellectual Property: Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship

by · October 11, 2024

Banner Witcoff is pleased to offer the Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship for law students. This Fellowship is part of Banner Witcoff’s continuing commitment to strengthening diversity and inclusion in the field of intellectual property law.

1L Applicants

Banner Witcoff will award $5,000 in law school tuition or other school-related expenses to Fellowship recipients upon completion of their 1L clerkship in the firm’s summer program (in Chicago, IL or Washington, D.C.). If a 1L student returns to the firm’s summer program for any part of their 2L summer and accepts a full-time position with Banner Witcoff, the student will receive an additional $5,000 financial award payable upon acceptance.

The maximum award possible for any Fellowship recipient is $10,000.

Please note our 2L class has already been filled, however applicants for our 1L class will be considered until January 3, 2025.

The Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship is open to all 1L and 2L law students who meet the selection criteria and have entered into a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school in the United States are eligible to apply for the Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship.  Applicants must have a demonstrated record of academic achievement, excellent interpersonal skills, a scientific or engineering degree, and be eligible to take the Patent Bar Exam.

Selection Criteria
Award is based on the following criteria:
  • Academic merit (undergraduate, graduate and law school)
  • Commitment to the pursuit of a career in IP law
  • Sincere interest in a career at Banner Witcoff
  • A demonstrated commitment to strengthening diversity and inclusion in the field of IP law, including those who identify as a member of a historically underrepresented group in IP law Written communication skills
  • Verbal communication skills determined through an interview of the law student
  • Leadership qualities and community involvement

Please direct all interested law school students to our website: Diversity Fellowship  to apply and for eligibility information. If you have questions or need clarification on the eligibility requirements for this scholarship, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Donna Cosimini | RECRUITING COORDINATOR
BANNER WITCOFF
71 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3600
Chicago, IL 60606

bannerwitcoff.com | Careers@bannerwitcoff.com

PROTECTING IP.  PROPELLING BUSINESS.

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