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The Gregoire Fellows Program, named in honor of former Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire, recognizes students for their academic and professional achievements, unique perspectives, and leadership potential to diversify the legal profession in Washington. The Fellowship Selection Committee particularly seeks applicants who are interested in exploring careers in the corporate legal sector.
The program – launched in 2015 at the University of Washington School of Law – aims to diversify the legal profession and the law school community, particularly in Washington state. The program expanded in 2019 to include Seattle U Law.
Gregoire Fellows spend the summer after their first year clerking at both a major corporate law firm and either a Seattle-based corporation or government agency. In addition to summer employment, Gregoire Fellows receive:
- Seattle U Law scholarship
- $20,000 first-year summer stipend
- Mentorship from former Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire and distinguished members of the Seattle legal community
- $5,000 bar exam study stipend
To apply for the fellowship, you must submit an essay of no more than 700 words that describes 1) how your individual perspective and life experiences will contribute to Seattle U Law and Washington State’s legal community, and 2) how a summer internship with a law firm and a corporation or government agency will further your professional goals. The Fellowship Selection Committee particularly seeks applicants who are interested in exploring careers in the corporate legal sector.
Your essay must be submitted online by 11:50 pm on Monday, March 3, 2025. Click here to submit your essay.
Recipients will be announced by early April 2025. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their unique lived experiences, including leadership roles undertaken, racial or ethnic diversity, first-generation college attendance, disability, socioeconomic status, or identification with LGBTQ+ communities.
