Norton Rose Fulbright 2L Fellowship

The Norton Rose Fulbright Fellowship is awarded to a limited number of second-year law students who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities, strong academic performance, and unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that will enrich a collaborative and dynamic law firm environment.

Our 2L Norton Rose Fulbright Fellowship is open to all second-year law students graduating in 2027 and enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military service, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must not have previously participated in a Norton Rose Fulbright summer program.

Fellowship recipients will receive a total award of US$50,000 (less applicable withholdings and taxes). This amount is distributed in two parts: US$25,000 upon accepting a 2L summer associate position and the remaining US$25,000 upon joining the firm as a full-time associate.

Eligibility and selection criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be a full-time second-year law student at an accredited law school.
  • Receive and accept an offer to join Norton Rose Fulbright as a 2L summer associate.
  • In addition to a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript, those interested are required to 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 unique perspective to our team and the clients we serve. 

Fellowship recipients will be selected based on:

  • Strong academic performance (e.g., GPA, coursework, honors, academic achievements).
  • Meaningful leadership experience in extracurricular, professional, or community contexts, demonstrating initiative and problem-solving abilities.
  • A demonstrated commitment to people-first values, including community engagement, cultural competence, and advocacy.
  • Clear alignment between the applicant’s skills, interests, and career goals, and the strategic needs of the firm or practice groups.

Expectations of Fellowship recipients

  • Recipients must accept and complete Norton Rose Fulbright’s full 2L summer associate program. Recipients must participate in a minimum of eight consecutive weeks at Norton Rose Fulbright, starting on the first day of the summer program.
  • The Norton Rose Fulbright Fellowship is intended to support the recipient’s legal education.

Application timeline

The Norton Rose Fulbright Fellowship application opens on May 1 and closes on June 6. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to submit their materials before second-semester grades are released and to supplement their application once grades are available. 

Employees are entitled to compensation commensurate with skill and experience. Summer associate salary is calculated using the annualized salary for a first-year associate in the specific market. The full time base annual salary for this position is expected to be US$225,000, or US$4,327 per week for our summer associates in 2026. This range represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for a position in our US offices.

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