Diversity Clerkship Program

The 2019 Diversity Clerkship Program 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 2020 Diversity Clerkship Program

- October 24, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - UW Law School Information Session

- November 14, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Marquette Law School Information Session

- January 17, 2020 - Law Student and Employer Application deadline

- February 5 & 6, 2020 - First Round of Interviews at UW Law School

- February 6 & 7, 2020 - First Round of Interviews at Marquette Law School

- March 6, 2020 - Second Round Milwaukee Student/Employer interviews at Northwestern Mutual

- March 25, 2020 - Second Round Madison Student/Employer interviews at the State Bar Center

- July 30, 2020 - Diversity Clerkship Program Reception at the State Bar Center

Employers for the 2020 Diversity Clerkship Program

Alliant Energy
Bell Moore & Richter SC
Fiserv Inc.
Gingras, Thomsen & Wachs - Madison and Milwaukee offices
Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman, PC
The Law Office of Odalo J. Ohiku
Madison City Attorney's Office
Milwaukee City Attorney's Office
Northwestern Mutual
Smith Amundsen LLC
Wisconsin Department of Justice
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 Kim Burns, State Bar of Wisconsin, (608) 250-6181 / org kburns wisbar wisbar kburns org or Atty. Andrew J. Chevrez, rr achevrez wi com wi achevrez rr com.