The ABA Business Law Section has two law student opportunities that may be of interest to students:
- The ABA Business Law Section Diversity Clerkship is a summer program that provides business law clerkship placements for qualified diverse second-year law students. Participating clerks receive support and mentoring in the business law field and exposure to business practices. Roles and responsibilities of selected participants include but are not limited to researching cases, drafting memoranda and opinions, observing trials, and networking with local attorneys and judges. Participants receive a $3,000 stipend to offset participation costs. Applications are due January 8, 2020. To view qualifications and application requirements, visit org/blclerkship.
- The Mendes Hershman Student Writing Contest is a highly regarded legal writing competition that encourages and rewards law students for their outstanding writing on business law topics. Entries to the contest may be submitted by current JD students. The contest winner is awarded $1,000 and their entry will be considered for publication in The Business Lawyer. The deadline to submit an essay is February 15, 2020.
If you have any questions, please contact Gina Dickinson at gina.dickinson@americanbar.org.