Cahill 2L Diversity Fellowship
As part of Cahill’s deep commitment to diversity, we are pleased to offer a 2L Diversity Fellowship.
We are dedicated to the development and retention of attorneys from historically underrepresented backgrounds. At Cahill, we are proud of our inclusive environment where attorneys of varying backgrounds and diverse perspectives are valued and celebrated.
FELLOWSHIP
The fellowship is in addition to a 10 week 2L Summer Associate internship. The 2L Diversity Fellowship recipient will be awarded $50,000 paid in the following installments:
- $15,000 upon joining our 2026 summer program;
- $15,000 upon starting with the Firm as a first-year associate;
- $10,000 at the completion of the first year of practice at Cahill; and
- $10,000 at the completion of the second year of practice with the Firm.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school with an expected graduation date of spring 2027.
- Be a member of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession.
- Not be the recipient of a similar scholarship award from another law firm.
- Be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.
- Have demonstrated leadership ability, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and stellar academic achievement.
SUBMISSION
Your 2L Diversity Fellowship application should include:
- Resume;
- Law School Transcript; and
- A personal statement (limited to 500 words) discussing your commitment to promoting diversity in the legal profession or obstacles you have overcome in pursuing a legal career.
We anticipate the application process to open in early 2025. At that time, applications can be submitted here.
In the meantime, if you would like to learn more about Cahill including upcoming events, please create a Talent Profile here.
If you have any questions regarding Cahill’s 2L Diversity Fellowship, please reach out to:
Cindy Hasson
Director of Legal Recruiting
chasson@cahill.com
