Cooley (UK) LLP brochure 2022/23

Diversity Fellowship eligibility

Application submissions

We welcome applications from all outstanding university students who: • 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 2027 • Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within their local communities and/or more broadly • Can participate in and complete Cooley’s 2023 summer programme • Will not receive a diversity award from another law firm paid between 1 January 2023 and 31 August 2023

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 2022 – 2023 academic year, applications will open on 1 February 2023 and must be submitted by 15 March 2023. Selected applicants will be contacted after this date for personal interviews. Please direct questions regarding our fellowship to the diversity, equity & inclusion team at diversityfellowshipuk@cooley.com . ‘Through the fellowship, Cooley provided me with an introduction to commercial law that I not only wanted, but that I needed. In every interaction, from the initial interviews to grabbing coffees with the firm’s lawyers, there is a clearly established culture of inclusivity. Everyone was extremely generous with their time; the firm has fostered a supportive enviroment for Diversity Fellows by presenting a variety of practical learning opportunities. Cooley is invested in diversity and inclusion, as the team has helped me develop professionally and gain confidence to begin a career in law.’

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

Ben Atkinson 2022 UK Diversity Fellow

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