Summer Intern - Raja Gaddipati Fellowship
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Now accepting applications for DLA Piper’s Summer Undergraduate Internship Program!
The Raja Gaddipati Fellowship (RGF)
A Diversity Pipeline Initiative
Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, January 16, 2024
DLA Piper's Raja Gaddipati Fellowship is an in-house pipeline initiative that offers undergraduate students insight into a large law firm environment. The six-week, full-time paid summer internship involves a combination of research projects, lectures, and direct mentoring. Students complete a rigorous application and interview process to compete for a limited number of seats. The fellowship is named in honor of former DLA Piper partner, Raja Gaddipati, who was deeply involved in the community and engaged in the advancement of DLA Piper's diversity and inclusion initiatives. The 2024 program will be held in the following offices: Chicago, New York, Palo Alto, and Washington, DC. The program is scheduled to run from the middle of June through late July.
Candidates must submit the following for consideration: a resume and a cover letter explaining their interest in the program, an unofficial school transcript, and two letters of recommendation. The most qualified candidates will be invited to answer a series of questions via recorded video. Once all video responses are reviewed, the top candidates will be notified by the recruitment team to schedule a live video interview with members of the firm's Talent, Development & Inclusion team.
Applications will be accepted starting Monday, December 11, 2023. The application window will close on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Only completed submissions will be reviewed. Please note that expenses, such as relocation, housing, or transportation fees, are the fellow's responsibility. Fellowships will be awarded in late March 2024.
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Requirements:
- Must be enrolled in an accredited college degree program entering their senior year in fall 2024 or be a recent graduate applying to law school within one year
- Have a genuine interest in attending law school and have taken, or plan to take, the LSAT
- Intend to apply to an accredited law school in 2024 or 2025
- Demonstrate sound academic performance
- Express interest and commitment to advancing an inclusive culture
- Display involvement in campus and local community
- Present exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
What will your internship experience include?
Your internship will include a variety of tasks providing you a broad view of the different types of work in a large law firm environment. Each day may provide different experiences, working on a variety of projects with lawyers, paralegals, and business professionals. Your work day may include assisting on legal assignments, visiting a client with an attorney, witnessing a court hearing, attending local industry events, or visiting local government entities.
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We offer exceptional career opportunities in an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and we believe truly different from our competitors. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and a dynamic and diverse environment in which they can build a long and fruitful career and reap the rewards of their success.
Physical Demands, Work Environment, and Other Requirements
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
In accordance with New York's Pay Transparency Law, pay rate for this position, if hired to work in New York is $24.00 per hour. The compensation offered to a candidate selected for employment will be dependent upon various factors, including the candidate’s geographic market, skills, educational and professional background, experience and overall qualifications.
Agency applications will not be considered.