The ABA Business Law Section is currently accepting submissions for the following:
Business Law Diversity Clerkship Program – Apply by January 8, 2018
The Diversity Clerkship Program is a summer program that provides business law clerkship placements for nine qualified diverse first or second year law students. Participating clerks will receive support and mentoring in the business law field and exposure to business practices that many of them lack.
The purpose of the Diversity Clerkship Program is to provide hands-on experience and exposure in Business Law to law students. Roles and responsibilities of selected Diversity Clerkship participants include but are not limited to the following:
1. Researching cases
2. Drafting memoranda and opinions
3. Observing trials
4. 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 $6,000 to cover living expenses for the duration of the 8-week clerkship and subsidized attendance to the ABA Business Law Section Annual Meeting to be held September 13-15, 2018 in Austin, TX.
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 must be ABA and Business Law Section Members. For full details to apply, visit ambar.org/bclerkship.