2019 Charlotte Legal Diversity Clerkship Application

deadline to apply is by january 25, 2019

Eligibility

All diverse first-year law students (expected to graduate Spring 2021) who advance the value of diversity in the Charlotte legal market are encouraged to apply for the Charlotte Legal Diversity Clerkship.

Application Materials

Eligible candidates must submit the following application materials by January 25, 2019:

• Cover Letter (please address cover letter to the CLDC Selection Committee) 
• Resume
• A writing sample from applicant's first-semester of law school. 
• Copy of college and first semester law school transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable)*
• A brief statement (1-2 pages) explaining how the applicant would contribute to creating a more diverse legal community in Charlotte, and why the applicant would like to practice law in Charlotte.

*If first semester law school grades are not available by the application deadline of January 25, 2019, applicants should submit any available grades with their application and must submit additional grades as available.

Click here to be re-directed to the application portal for the 2019 CLDC Program. 

Interview Process

Those who are invited to interview will be notified approximately one week after the application deadline. 

Interviews will be held in Charlotte on February 6-7, 2019. A candidate reception will be held on February 6, 2019 and will serve as an opportunity to meet CLDC employers and alumni. 

If you have any questions regarding the Charlotte Legal Diversity Clerkship Program, please contact the MCB Membership Inclusion & Diversity Coordinator Angelica Gumucio at agumucio@meckbar.org or 704/375-8624.