Diversity Fellowship eligibility
Application submissions
We welcome applications from all outstanding university students who:
We will consider only one complete and accurate online application from each applicant, and it must include: • A personal statement of no more than 650 words demonstrating achievement of the selection criteria for the Diversity Fellowship as outlined • Academic transcript (if available) For students in the 2021 – 2022 academic year, applications will open on 1 February 2022 and must be submitted by 14 March 2022. Selected applicants will be contacted on a rolling basis to arrange for personal interviews. For the 2021 – 2022 application cycle, interviews may be conducted virtually. Please direct questions regarding our fellowship to the diversity, equity & inclusion team at diversityfellowshipuk@cooley.com . ‘I am one of the Diversity Fellows who took part in the Summer scheme. The programme was planned with a carefully curated schedule which helped make the two weeks flow seamlessly with ease. This not only helped the programme feel less daunting but in turn, generated a real and concrete insight into the day-to-day life at the firm, one you cannot simply draw from a website. From the level of work assigned to me to the independent nature of the programme, the scheme was one of the most helpful when looking at life as a trainee and deciding if the job was a good fit for me. Doing the scheme a year early meant I could really take in all the details and quirks that make the firm and hopefully use this unique information in undertaking the scheme next year. Overall, Cooley’s summer scheme provides an unmatched experience for students looking to practice law and the caliber of training at the firm sits in a league of its own.’
• Are enrolled full time in a UK university course at the time of application, with an anticipated graduation date from a UK law school (studying for qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales) no later than 2026 • Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within their local communities and/or more broadly • Can participate in and complete Cooley’s 2022 summer programme • Will not receive a diversity award from another law firm paid between 1 January 2022 and 31 August 2022
Selection criteria
We will consider applicants based on:
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion • Sixth form (Years 12 and 13) and university academic achievement • Personal achievement • Demonstrated leadership ability • Community service
Soha Zaedali University of Bristol Law
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