Paul Hastings Fellowship
At Paul Hastings, we are committed to equal opportunity and to fostering a sense of community and inclusion for all. The firm is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment for everyone and supporting an outstanding team of professionals with a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. As part of that commitment, we are pleased to offer the Paul Hastings Fellowship to select first- or second-year law students.
Recipients of the Paul Hastings Fellowship will receive a paid 1L and/or 2L summer associate position and a $50,000 award.
At Paul Hastings, our inclusive work environment enables our people to be themselves and bring their unique perspectives to the table and helps us bring clients the innovative thinking of teams with a rich mix of talent, experience and creativity. Cultivating a talented workforce reflective of the global communities we serve enables us to better understand our clients’ needs and deliver exceptional value.
Our 2028 1L Summer Associate Program Fellowship will open in the Fall.
Eligibility
We welcome applications from all 1L and 2L law students who:
- Are enrolled full-time at an ABA-accredited law school
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting our culture of community, opportunity and inclusion
- Have applied to and received an offer to join the Paul Hastings summer program in one of our U.S. offices
- Are likely to practice after graduation in one of our U.S. offices
- Will not receive a similar award or stipend from another law firm
Recipients will be selected based on the following factors:
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting a culture of community, opportunity and inclusion
- Undergraduate and law school academic performance
- Personal achievement
- Demonstrated leadership ability
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Community service
- Commitment to succeed as a lawyer in a large, private practice environment
- Personal statement
To apply, students should follow the link provided and submit the following: (1) a cover letter indicating the office to which they are applying, (2) a resume, (3) undergraduate and law school transcripts and (4) a personal statement of 500 words or less addressing the following topics: (a) your commitment to practice in a particular area and work in the city where the Paul Hastings office to which you are applying is located, or (b) how you would help foster an environment consistent with Paul Hastings’ culture and values.