Diversity Fellowship
‘We’re devoted to this notion of being creative and entrepreneurial and that is born out of diversity – both diversity of opinion and diversity of background.’
The Cooley UK Diversity Fellowship is a unique chance to gain valuable insights about a career in law with Cooley, with the opportunity to participate in Cooley’s summer programme a year sooner than students are typically eligible to participate. Our summer programme is an essential part of our trainee solicitor recruitment process, as participants are traditionally considered for a training contract at the conclusion of the programme. As Diversity Fellows will be participating in the summer programme a year early, at the conclusion of the programme, they will be considered for participation in the programme again the following year. The two-year approach will provide the opportunity for Diversity Fellows to learn about our work environment, develop relevant skills, and gain invaluable contacts and experience that will enable them to perform to their best when they attend the summer programme in their second year. Award recipients will receive a paid summer programme position and a bursary of up to £12,000 to assist with university/law school tuition. The bursary will be paid in three instalments: £4,000 upon completion of the first summer programme with the firm; £4,000 upon completion of the second summer programme with the firm; and the remaining £4,000 upon joining the firm as a full-time trainee solicitor.
Joe Conroy Chairman and CEO
‘The Diversity Fellowship has been an amazing opportunity to gain invaluable insight into the work Cooley does. Completing the summer programme (one year early) was a unique opportunity to view life at the firm from the inside. Despite only being there for two weeks, I was made to feel comfortable and valued from the first day! The firm’s commitment to fostering and maintaining relationships truly reflects the warm and welcoming culture of the Cooley office.’
Kaycee Barwell 2022 UK Diversity Fellow
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