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Diversity Clerkship Program

DCP Class of 2025 - a group of people smiling at the camera

The 2025​​ 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.​

Diversity means including people with differing characteristics, beliefs, experiences, interests, and viewpoints. Diversity promotes an environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their differences and without regard to stereotypes, and helps to ensure a better understanding and consideration of the needs and viewpoints of others with whom we interact.​ ​

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

Employer Information​​

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Important Dates

October 21, 2025 - Marquette Law School Information Session.

October 22, 2025 - UW-Madison Law School Information Session.

December 22, 2025 - Deadline Employer Commitment Forms.

January 9, 2026 - Law Student Application deadline.

January 16, 2026 - Deadline for Employer Description Forms.

January 15, 2026 - Volunteer lawyer interviews w/UW & MU students – 5:30-8:00 p.m.

January 21, 2026 - Deadline for submission of volunteer lawyer interview evaluations.

January 22, 2026 - Submit student application materials to the Selection Committee.

January 22, 2026 - Introductory Selection Committee Meeting 12:00-1:00 p.m.

January 29, 2026 - Selection Committee meets to determine participants - 5:30-8:00 p.m.

January 30, 2026 - Students accepted with “Yes” Status will be notified.

February 2-6, 2026 - All students are notified this week of their status.

February 10, 2026 - Deadline for all students to commit to the program.

February 13, 2026 - Send student materials to employers.

February 24, 2026 - Employer Interviews for Milwaukee Area Employers.

February 26, 2026 - Employer Interviews for Madison Area Employers.

February 25, 2026 - Matching Committee Informational Meeting 12 pm (TBD).

March 2, 2026 - Employer/Clerk preference forms due by Noon.

March 4, 2026 - Submit preference forms to the Matching Committee.

March 12, 2026 - Matching Committee performs the matching process. 2 pm-4 pm.

March 13, 2026 - Assignments sent to students and employers.

May 13, 2026 - Soft Skills Workshop 5:30 pm-7 pm.

July 30, 2026 - Diversity Clerkship Program Reception.

*Dates are subject to change.

Participating​ Employers In 2025​

  • Bell Moore & Richter SC
  • Church Mutual Insurance Company
  • Dane County Corporation Counsel 
  • GE Healthcare
  • Hall Render Killian Health & Lyman, PC
  • Keyes & Fox LLP
  • Law Forward
  • Madison City Attorney's Office 
  •  Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company
  • Ohiku Law Office
  • Office of Lawyer Regulation
  • Racine City Attorney's Office
  • Regal Rexnord Corporation
  • Stafford Rosenbaum LLP
  • TruStage
  • Wisconsin Department of Correction​

Meet ​Past Participants

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Questions? Need Help? 

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