2026 2L Summer Associate - Diversity Fellowship

Company: Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

As part of Choate's longstanding commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the legal profession, we are excited to offer our 2L Diversity Fellowship to our 2026 Summer Associate class.

During our summer program, fellows will receive opportunities to work on real client teams, receive important and relevant training and coaching critical for long term success, and participate in exciting and fun social events to get to know our firm and our people.

Fellows Will Receive

• The standard weekly compensation for a summer associate (consistent with a first-year associate salary).
• An additional award of $50,000 distributed at various milestones.
  
• Mentors who are committed to the fellow's development and lasting throughout the fellow's career.
• Invitations to Choate employee resource group (ERG) events to help build your internal Choate network.
• Potential for substantive work and observational opportunities in partnership with a Choate client during the summer program (subject to student interest). Selection Criteria/Eligibility
  
  This is a highly selective, merit-based fellowship awarded on a competitive basis. We have a limited number of Fellowships to be awarded to qualified 2L students. Applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Enrolled as a first-year law student in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school (with an anticipated graduation date of Spring 2027).
  • An exemplary record of academics in law school and college, leadership experience and other personal and professional achievements.
  • Diverse experience, skills and perspectives that will enhance our community and the legal profession.
  • A sincere interest and intention to practice at Choate after graduation. At Choate, we're devoted to providing the highest quality advice and service to our clients, and we recruit with this standard in mind. In addition to intelligence, interpersonal skills and drive, we look for the following traits in our candidates:
    
    
    • Strong critical and analytical thinking.
    • A commitment to excellent client service.
    • Proven oral and written communication skills.
    • A dedication to camaraderie and teamwork.
    • A desire to become a great lawyer and build a career in BigLaw.
      Schedule
      
      The Firm is currently operating in a hybrid model, with the requirement that everyone should be in the office at least three days per week. This schedule is subject to change dependent on Firm, department and client needs, and will be routinely evaluated.
      Application Process We will accept and review applications on a rolling basis from March 3, 2025 through March 31, 2025 at 5PM ET.
      For consideration, please provide the following information:
      
      • Current Resume - This should include your 1L summer job if applicable;
        
      • Cover Letter - This should indicate your practice area of interest and what drives you to want to work in BigLaw in Boston;
        
      • Personal Statement - One-page, single-spaced statement explaining how your background and experiences have shaped the skills and perspectives you bring to the legal profession;
        
      • Transcript from first semester of law school; and
      • Transcript from undergraduate/graduate institutions.
        Please note:
        
        • Only one application may be submitted.
          
        • Applicants who are not awarded a fellowship, may still be considered for our 2026 summer program.
        • If selected for this Fellowship, recipients may not accept another 2L diversity award from another law firm.
          Work Authorization
          
          Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by the Firm (either now or in the future).
          About the Firm
          
          Choate, one of the nation's premier law firms, is different from most BigLaw firms in ways we believe materially benefit our clients and our talent. All of our lawyers are under one roof in Boston, focused in areas where we practice at the top of the market, nationally and internationally, and represent clients in their largest and most significant matters.
          
          
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