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FDT Diversity Fellowship Program

February 1, 2023

About FDT’s Diversity Fellowship Program

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP actively recruits qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to foster an inclusive workplace to best serve our clients. As part of this commitment to diversity and attracting top candidates, the firm is proud to offer the Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP Diversity Fellowship Program.

FDT’s Diversity Fellowship Program provides a deserving individual with a paid legal clerk position (full-time or part-time) in our Uniondale, NY office. Additionally, the recipient is awarded a $2,000 academic scholarship to be applied toward his/her law school tuition for the 2023-2024 academic year.

We are proud to be dedicated to our mission of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, creating an environment that fosters mutual respect among all of our employees.

 

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements include all of the following criteria:

  • Enrollment with good standing status as a second-year (Juris Doctor) student at an ABA-accredited law school
  • A record of academic achievement that demonstrates great promise for a successful career in the legal profession, including the remainder of law school
  • Meaningful contribution to the diversity of his/her law school student body and – upon entering the legal profession – the legal community
  • Cannot be a recipient of a similar diversity award from any other law firm for the same period of time
  • Commitment to FDT (Summer 2023): Spending at least eight consecutive weeks (fulltime) or twelve consecutive weeks (part-time) with the firm
  • U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States

 

Eligible Applicants to Provide:

  • Resume
  • Personal statement of no more than 500 words
    • Describe your interest in FDT and the Diversity Fellowship Program. Share how you plan to contribute to the diversity of FDT and the Nassau County legal community
  • Writing sample
  • Undergraduate transcript and law school grades (upon availability)
  • Two professional or academic references
    • Please provide contact information, relationship to individual and authorization to contact individuals

 

Selection Process:

A selection panel will evaluate and choose all Diversity Fellows

  • Panel to consist of FDT’s Chair of the Diversity Committee and members of the Diversity Committee

 

Timing:

  • February 1, 2023: Submission Deadline
  • Late February – May 2023: Interviews + Selection process
  • June 2023: Fellowship begins

 

Terms and Conditions:

  • FDT’s scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient’s law school and will be applied to the 2023-2024 school year tuition
  • FDT reserves the right to terminate the scholarship at any time if the recipient is no longer eligible to remain at his/her law school or has misrepresented information in his/her application

 

For more information about this Program and/or to submit application materials, please contact Julie Allegretti, Marketing Manager (jallegretti@forchellilaw.com or 516-812-6212).

 

Members of racial, ethnic and other minority groups are encouraged to apply. Although disclosure of financial circumstances is not required, a demonstrated need for financial assistance may be taken into account.

Organizer

Julie Allegretti
Phone
5162481700
Email
jallegretti@forchellilaw.com

Venue

The OMNI
333 Earle Ovington Blvd.
Uniondale, NY 11553 United States
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