I wanted to share this opportunity that some people may be interested in.

https://www.weil.com/weil-legal-innovators

https://www.weil.com/~/media/files/pdfs/2019/19019128_legal_innovators_application_guidelines_v9_final.pdf

From what I understand, it's for people who are applying to law school/have admission to one of the following schools (Columbia, Duke, Georgetown, NYU, Penn ) to defer admission for a year and work in one of the following areas ( Environmental Conservation · Humanitarian Aid · Human Rights & Legal Services ·Policy & Leadership · Social Innovation · Social Services & Community Empowerment) at partner orgs.

Benefits include

$50,000 in compensation for the fellowship year, plus full health benefits coverage inclusive of medical, vision and dental

A one-time $10,000 law school scholarship awarded upon starting first year of law school at a WLI partner institution

All expenses paid for travel to and from New York City for WLI orientation in 2020 and closing reception in 2021

An opportunity to work at and learn from a leading national or international public service organization

A dedicated Weil Partner mentor for the duration of the program

The opportunity to interview for the Weil Summer Associate Program

The deadline to submit your application is February 28, 2020, 11:59 PM EST.

The partner orgs are:

Tahirih Justice Center

Earthwatch Institute

Human Rights Watch

The Innocence Project

MET Council

National Urban League

National Women's Center

ACLU TX

Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship

ASHOKA

The Aspen Institute

OXFAM

United Way of MA

United Way of NYC

YOUTH INC

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  • Saturday, Jan 30 2021

    re-upping this, as applications are open for this coming year.

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