Diversity Fellowship Program
Applications for the 2025 1L Diversity Fellowship Program are now open and will remain open through December 31.
Norton Rose Fulbright remains deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, a key component of our business principles and culture. The Diversity Fellowship Program is the latest example of Norton Rose Fulbright's continuing efforts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Norton Rose Fulbright Diversity Fellows receive a US$50,000 scholarship for tuition and related expenses. The recipient will also receive a paid Summer Associate position.
Law students encouraged to apply include highly motivated members of diverse populations that have been historically underrepresented in the legal profession, including, but not limited to, racial, ethnic, and gender minorities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, first-generation college and/or graduate students, disabled individuals, veterans and students from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.
The 2025 1L Diversity Fellowship application will be open to all first-year law students, with a graduation date of 2027, enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school, regardless of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military service, disability or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law.
We encourage students who are highly motivated and have demonstrated a commitment to promoting diversity to apply. Interested applicants should apply online and indicate their interest in the Application Questions section of our 1L Summer Associate application. In addition to a Cover Letter, Resume, and Unofficial Transcript, those interested should provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words addressing the following: Using specific examples, please explain how your personal, academic, and/or professional background and experiences will allow you to offer a diverse perspective to our team and the clients we serve.
Learn more about our 1L Diversity Fellowship timeline.
Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to providing reasonable accommodation as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application, please contact us.hr@nortonrosefulbright.com. Please provide your contact information and a description of your accessibility issue. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
Pursuant to the San Francisco Chair Ordinance, we will consider employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.