
Center for Professional Development
Sullivan Hall, Suite 200
901 12th Avenue
P.O. Box 222000
Seattle, WA 98122-1090
206-398-4100
lawcareers@seattleu.edu
The LEAD-WA Diversity Fellowship Program was established to provide opportunities for traditionally underrepresented first-year law students in Washington State. Selected fellows will be offered a paid 1L summer position at one of the participating employers. Students from Seattle University, University of Washington, and Gonzaga law schools participate.
This year’s LEAD-WA application process has concluded. The LEAD-WA program description for Summer 2026 will be advertised as information becomes available in Fall 2025.
1L Fellowship application processes have closed for the season. Fellowship opportunities for Summer 2026 will be advertised as information becomes available in Fall 2025.
2L Fellowship application processes have closed for the season. Fellowship opportunities for Summer 2026 will be advertised as information becomes available in Fall 2025.
Review the NALP Law Firm Fellowships & Scholarships webpage and the NALP Directory of Legal Employers for additional opportunities offered by national employers outside the Seattle area. Fellowship/Scholarship amounts vary by employer — review each employer’s webpage for details.
Specialty Fellowship application processes have closed for the season. Fellowship opportunities for Summer 2026 will be advertised as information becomes available in Fall 2025.