Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At DWT, we are committed to ensuring our firm and our industry reflect our communities. To that end, our Pre-Law Diversity Fellowship Program seeks to strengthen the pipeline of talent interested in pursuing a career in the legal profession. The purpose of the program is to provide guidance and support to current college students. By offering a virtual academy, pairing students with experienced mentors, and providing them with an LSAT preparatory course, we aim to cultivate their excitement for the legal field and help them strive for success. 

We are proud that this program is co-sponsored by several of our clients, including Amazon, Expedia, Microsoft and T-Mobile.

Fellowship Includes:

• Virtual Academy – two half-day legal immersion "virtual" seminars
• Assignment of a year-long attorney mentor from one of our client partners
• Quarterly virtual cohort meetings
• A fully funded LSAT preparatory course (upon completion of the fellowship)
• A fully funded BARBRI Law Preview preparatory course (upon acceptance into law school)

Program Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this program, students must:

• Be a sophomore or junior enrolled full time and in good academic standing in an accredited 4-year degree program in California, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington State, or Washington, D.C.
• Be committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive profession
• Intend to matriculate into law school within two years of undergraduate graduation

Applications for the program open in October and close in November of each year. Accepted students will be notified in January following that year's application season.

To apply:

• Complete the online application (available October 7).
• Upload your current resume
• Upload your current undergraduate transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable).
• Upload a PDF or Word document responding to both essay prompts below in their entirety:
• Essay #1: In a maximum of 500 words, please answer the following:
• Why are you interested in exploring a career in the legal field?
• Describe a challenge you faced, how you navigated it, and what you learned.
• Tell us about something you are particularly proud of (an achievement, demonstrated leadership, etc.).
• Essay #2: In 300 words or less, please tell us what you hope to gain from participating in the Pre-Law Diversity Fellowship Program.

The program begins in January and ends in December. In addition to attending the virtual cohort meetings and the July virtual academy, fellows are also expected to meet with their mentors regularly throughout the year.