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Diversity Clerkship Program

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The 2023​ Diversity Clerkship Program participants.

The State Bar’s Diversity Clerkship Program is a 10 week paid summer employment opportunity where first-year Marquette University Law School and University of Wisconsin Law School students from all 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 from all backgrounds who are in good standing may apply. Successful applicants demonstrate a commitment to diversity and a record of academic achievement. 

Student Application Information

  • Program Brochure​​​​
  • Student Application

Employer Information​​

  • Program Brochure​
  • Employers Fillable Form​​
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Important Dates

October 22, 2024 - Marquette Law School Information Session.

October 24​, 2024 - UW-Madison Law School Information Session.

December 20, 2024 - Employer Commitment Form deadline.

January 9​, 2025 - Law Student Application deadline. 

January 16, 2025 - Volunteer lawyer interviews with U.W. students – 5:30 p.m. to 8:00​ p.m.​

January 16, 2025 - Volunteer lawyer interviews with Marquette students – 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

​Week of February 3, 2025 - Students are notified of their status.

February 10, 2025 - Deadline for student to commit to program.

February 20, 2025 - Employer interviews for Milwaukee-based employers.

February 21, 2025 - Employer interviews for Madison-based employers.

March 10, 2025 - Assignments sent to students and employers.

May 14, 2025 - Soft Skills Workshop - 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

July 24, 2025​ - Diversity Clerkship Program Reception. Watch the 2021 virtual reception!

*Dates subject to change.

Participating​ Employers in 2024

  • American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
  • Bell Moore & Richter SC
  • Church Mutual Insurance Company
  • Dane County Corporation Counsel 
  • GE Healthcare
  • Gingras Thomsen & Wachs
  • Hall Render Killian Health & Lyman, PC
  • Keyes & Fox LLP
  • Kohler Co. 
  • Madison City Attorney's Office 
  •  The Manitowoc Company
  • Milwaukee City Attorney's Office
  • Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company
  • Office of Lawyer Regulation
  • Ohiku Law Office
  • Quartz Health Solutions
  • Regal Rexnord Corporation
  • Robert W. Baird & Co. 
  • Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
  • TruStage
  • Wisconsin Department of Corrections
  • Wisconsin Department of Justice - Civil Litigation Unit
  • Wisconsin Department of Justice - Criminal Appeals Unit
  • Wisconsin Department of Justice - Public Protection Unit

Meet ​Past Participants

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Questions? Need Help? 

Contact Jacque Evans
State Bar of Wisconsin Diversity & Inclusion ​Specialist
Phone: (608) 250-6083 
Email: jevans@wisbar.org