The Wilson Sonsini 1L Virtual Diversity Summit is an enriching program that connects law students from across the country.
Through a series of presentations, attendees will gain an understanding of the law firm recruitment process, fostering greater accessibility and transparency for all law students. This program also emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession, making it a vital opportunity for all aspiring lawyers.
The event will be held virtually on Friday, November 15, 2024, and registration is open until Friday, November 8, 2024, at 5pm PT/8pm ET.
All first-year law students at an ABA-accredited law school in the JD graduating class of 2027 are welcome to register, but space is limited. To register, you will need:
- A brief (up to 500-word) personal statement
- Using specific examples, please explain how your personal, academic and/or professional background and experiences will allow you to offer diverse perspectives to Wilson Sonsini.
- Your resume
- As part of your registration, you will be asked to choose your preferred geographical area and practice area of interest. We recognize these may change over time, so please feel free to send us updates if they do.
- You only need to complete the sections marked as Required.
- Suited assessment
- You will also be asked to complete an assessment using Suited. We invite you to complete an A.I. powered assessment tool that allows us to discover talent on an equitable basis. Please click the link above to get started. The assessment should take no longer than 30 minutes. If you have already completed a Suited assessment for another firm, you simply have to release your information to Wilson Sonsini.
- Please note that the first portion of the assessment is timed. If you believe you will require a reasonable accommodation to complete the assessment, do not click the link above. Instead, send an email to support@wellsuited.com to request the accommodation. Suited will keep your request and any information you provide completely confidential.
During the Summit, you will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about our attorneys and practices
- Hear from our clients and lawyers about their different career paths
- Gain insights on how to succeed in Big Law
The Summit is only the beginning of our relationship with you. As an attendee, you will also be invited to virtual professional development trainings to help you stand out as a candidate, legal practice panels to introduce you to our different departments, and our mock interview program to prepare you for the 2L recruiting season.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact lawstudents@wsgr.com.
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