The Foundation awards Summer Fellowships in the amount of $5000 to allow students to have some financial support while gaining valuable experience during unpaid public service, government, non-profit or judicial summer internships. We have been awarding $5,000 summer fellowships for several years and have steadily increased the number of them due to the generosity of Judges, lawyers, and other supporters. In addition to building student resumes our Summer Fellowships allow the Fellows to build meaningful relationships within the legal community.  Our Fellows are also given opportunities to build relationships and network with our Board Members, who are prominent members of the legal community. 

Fellowships are awarded annually in April.  The applications become available each January in your Student Mentee portal.  Click here to create a Student Mentee Account.

FAQs

Who May Apply?

First and second year law students who are either enrolled in a Florida law school or are verified Florida residents attending an out-of-state law school who have secured an unpaid summer internship with a public service agency, Judge, non-profit or governmental agency.   The summer internship must last a minimum of 6 weeks and must be unpaid.

What is the criteria?

Student must be academically and professionally driven, demonstrate financial need and commitment to diversity and inclusion.  Student must also secure their own unpaid summer internship.

What is required?

1. Resume; 2. Law school transcript; and 3. Statement of Interest (1,000 words or less) with examples of your life experiences, including but not limited to, how you would benefit from the fellowship, and your academic and career goals. Describe your financial need, including any loans, scholarships and extenuating circumstances. Finally, explain why diversity, equity and inclusion are important to you.

How Do I Apply?

Completely fill out the online form in your Student Mentee portal.

When is the deadline?

The deadline each year is March 15th.