ABA Business Law Section: 2023 Diversity Clerkship Program
We are currently accepting applications for the 2023 Diversity Clerkship Program, which pairs 2nd year law students with one of the top business court judges in the country for a summer clerkship position, along with a stipend and an all expense paid trip to our Annual Meeting in Chicago. The deadline to apply is January 16th.
The Diversity Clerkship Program is a summer program that provides business law clerkship placements for qualified, diverse second-year law students. Participating clerks receive support and mentoring in the business law field and exposure to business practices. Roles and responsibilities of selected Diversity Clerkship participants include but are not limited to the following:
- Researching cases
- Drafting memoranda and opinions
- Observing trials
- Networking with local attorneys and judges
In addition to a placement in a business court clerkship, Diversity Clerkship participants will also receive a stipend of $3,000 to cover living expenses for the duration of the 8-week clerkship. If the COVID-19 pandemic prevents an individual from being able to complete the clerkship in person (due to mandates, health concerns, etc.) we will work to provide a virtual experience.
Applicants must be considered diverse in one of the following ways: law student of color; women; law students with disabilities; LGBTQ+ law students; and/or students who have overcome social or economic disadvantages such as a physical disability, financial constraints, or cultural impediments to becoming a law student. In evaluating a student’s diversity, the Section will give special consideration to individuals who have overcome social or economic disadvantages such as physical disability, financial constraints, or cultural impediments to becoming a law student.
Applicants also must be ABA and Business Law Section Members. All application materials are due January 16, 2023. For full details and to apply, click here.
Questions? Contact:
Chad Johannes
Program Specialist, Business Law Section
American Bar Association
321 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60654
T: 312.988.6027
F: 312.988.6234
chad.johannes@americanbar.org
