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Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship for Law Students
Organization
Banner & Witcoff Ltd.
71 S Wacker Dr., Ste. 3600
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone Number (312)463-5000
Emails info@bannerwitcoff.com
Award Type Fellowship
Purpose To foster the development of intellectual property lawyers from diverse backgrounds.
Focus Law.
Qualifications Applicants must be either 1L or 2L students who have entered into a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school in the United States.
Criteria Selection is based on academic merit (undergraduate, graduate, and law school); commitment to the pursuit of a career in IP law and sincere interest in a career at Banner Witcoff; identification as a member of a historically underrepresented group in IP law or a demonstrated commitment to strengthening diversity and inclusion in the field of law; written and verbal communication skills; leadership qualities; and community involvement.
Funds $5,000
Duration Annual.
Number of Awards Minimum 1.
To Apply Applicants must complete the Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship application form, available online; must submit a resume, academic transcripts (law, undergraduate/graduate school), a writing sample (5-10 pages), three references including contact information, and a one-page statement describing how diversity has impacted the candidate.
Deadline January 31.
Contact Email: fellowship@bannerwitcoff.com; URL: bannerwitcoff.com/about-us/diversity/.
For more information http://www.bannerwitcoff.com
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