Diversity Scholarships and Fellowships

Legal Employers Advancing Diversity in Washington (LEAD-WA)

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.

Employer members of the LEAD-WA Fellowship Program will host an information session in October.

Download the Program Description below for complete details and application instructions. Seattle University law students should apply through Symplicity under the OCI tab beginning in November.

• LEAD-WA Program Description (PDF)

Diversity Fellowship / Scholarship Programs

1L Diversity Fellowship/Scholarship Reception

In November, CPD hosts a 1L Diversity Fellowship reception to give local firms an opportunity to meet with interested students. (Date and time TBA.)

Application dates vary — review individual employer deadlines below.

National Diversity Fellowship / Scholarship Programs

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.

Specialized Diversity Fellowship / Scholarship Programs