Diversity Clerkship Program

The 2020 Diversity Clerkship Program Celebration participants

The State Bar’s Diversity Clerkship Program is a 10-weeks, paid summer employment opportunity where first-year Marquette University Law School and University of Wisconsin Law School students with diverse backgrounds are matched with a wide array of employers from private law firms, corporate legal departments and governmental agencies. Student clerks gain practical legal experience, and participating employers obtain valuable legal support.

Eligibility

First-year Marquette University Law School and University of Wisconsin Law School students with diverse backgrounds who are in good standing may apply. Successful applicants demonstrate a commitment to diversity and a record of academic achievement.

Important Dates for the 2021 Diversity Clerkship Program

October 26, 2020, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Marquette Law School Information Session

October 27, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. - UW Law School Information Session

January 15, 2021 - Law Student and Employer Application deadline

January 20, 2021 - First round of virtual interviews with UW Law School

January 21, 2021 - First round of virtual interviews with Marquette Law School

Week of February 02, 2021 - Students are notified of selection / Commitment to program

Week of February 15, 2021 - Virtual employer interviews for Madison based employers

Week of February 15, 2021 - Virtual employer interviews for Milwaukee based employers

Week of March 05, 2021 - Students and Employers are notified of matches

July 22, 2021 - Diversity Clerkship Program Reception at the State Bar Center - View the virtual event!

Employers for the 2021 Diversity Clerkship Program

Alliant Energy
Bell Moore & Richter SC
Boardman & Clark
CapSpecialty
Dean Health Plan
Dewitt, LLP
Fiserv Inc.
GE Healthcare
Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs - Madison and Milwaukee offices
Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman, PC
Hawks Quindel
Kowalski Family Law
The Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku
Legal Action of Wisconsin
Madison City Attorney's Office
Milwaukee City Attorney's Office
Molson Coors
Northwestern Mutual
Rathje Woodward
Regal Beloit Corporation
Stafford and Rosenbaum
Wisconsin Department of Corrections
Wisconsin Department of Justice
Wisconsin Department Safety and Professional Services - Division of Legal Services
Zendesk

Learn More About Past Diversity Clerkship Programs

2019 Diversity Clerkship Program:
http://www.capitalcityhues.com/081219StateBarWI.html
https://madison365.com/nineteen-students-complete-state-bars-diversity-clerkship-program/

2018 Diversity Clerkship Program:
Diversity Clerkship Program Leads to Lifelong Friendships

For more information about the program, please contact Jeneise Briggs, State Bar of Wisconsin, (608) 250-6083 / org kburns wisbar wisbar jbriggs org or Atty. Andrew J. Chevrez, rr achevrez wi com wi achevrez rr com.