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The Wilson Sonsini 1L Virtual Diversity Summit is an enriching program, connecting law students across the country. The event will be held virtually on Friday, November 15, 2024.
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. During the Summit, you will have the opportunity to:
- Learn about our attorneys and practice areas
- 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.
Eligibility:
This program is open to all first-year law students who are in the JD graduating class of 2027 at an ABA-accredited law school.
Registration:
All are welcome to register, but space is limited. Please complete the registration form, upload the required documents noted below, and complete the Suited assessment.
- A brief personal statement (up to 500 words)
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 prompted asked to choose your preferred geographical area of preference and practice area of interest. We recognize that these may change over time, so please feel free to send us updates if they do.
- Suited assessment
We will also invite you to complete an assessment using Suited, 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.
Registration Timeline:
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – Registration opens
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 – Registration closes
Friday, November 15, 2024 – 1L Virtual Diversity Summit ( 1:00 PM PT/4:00 PM ET – 4:00 PM PT/ 7:00 PM ET)
If you have any questions about this program, please contact lawstudents@wsgr.com.
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Everywhere I interviewed I asked about diversity because it is very important to me. I found out it is also very important to the firm. When I talked to firm leadership at other places, they talked about numbers. When I talked to Doug Clark, he said, “It’s not just about numbers—it’s about training, opportunity, career progression, culture.”
Remarks at virtual “How to Pick a Practice” panel for Summit Scholars
