Criteria

Be a second year law student* in good standing pursuing a law degree at an ABA-accredited law school; (*third year if pursuing a LL.M.)
Possess an academic record, leadership abilities, and a commitment to personal and professional initiatives that indicate promise for a successful legal career;
Demonstrate an interest in furthering diversity within the community and the profession; and
Communicate an interest and commitment to both the practice areas represented at Helsell Fetterman and to building a practice in the Seattle area.

Application Process

Prepare a 1-2 page personal statement on a topic of your choice that allows our firm to fully evaluate your candidacy and ability to enrich the diversity of the legal community.
Complete the Richard S. White Fellowship application form. (click to open in browser or save)
Provide a current resume.
Include a copy of your final undergraduate transcript and current law school transcript, unofficial is acceptable.
Legal writing sample, up to 10 pages.
Three professional and/or academic references with contact information.
Submit application materials

Please print and fill out the application below, collect all the documents listed on the above application checklist, and mail your materials to:

Richard S. White Fellowship
Helsell Fetterman
1001 Fourth Avenue, Suite 4200
Seattle, WA 98154-1154

Postmarked by July 18, 2019

Email with attachments to rswfa@helsell.com

Emails must be sent by July 18, 2019