[ Selendy Gay Fellowship ]

Selendy Gay Fellowship

As a firm, we continuously examine equity and inclusion efforts in our industry as well as our own infrastructure, recruiting, and training programs. We consider the host of challenges faced by groups who historically have been underrepresented in the legal profession.

Out of that examination, we've developed the Selendy Gay Fellowship that focuses on attracting, retaining, and nurturing outstanding candidates from a variety of different backgrounds.

Selendy Gay provides long-term, individually-tailored training, mentoring and post-recruitment support to help all our associates achieve their long-term potential. Fellowship recipients, like all of our of associates, will have access to long-term professional and personal support, while giving them the agency to opt in and out based on their specific needs and goals.

Support is bespoke and includes (but is not limited to):

• Access to critical resources, such as dedicated time with partners
• Ongoing writing support from a professional coach
• Business networking coaching
• Training on how to effectively “manage up” and cultivate personal leadership skills
• Access to a suite of outside coaches

Fellows will also receive a $50,000 payment made in tranches.

Eligibility

The Fellowship is open to 2027 2L summer associate candidates who identify as members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in the legal profession.

To be eligible to apply for the Fellowship, candidates must independently apply for and receive a 2L offer of employment with Selendy Gay. Our 2027 2L Summer Associate application is open.

Timing

The fellowship is now open and will close on May 4^th, 2026.

Applying

Applicants are invited to submit an essay detailing their interest in the fellowship and highlighting their potential for success at Selendy Gay. The essay should also describe personal and professional experiences that reflect their values and character, with particular emphasis on how they have contributed to broadening perspectives within their school, workplace, and/or community.

Responses should be limited to 1,000 words and double-spaced, and should be submitted to fellowship@selendygay.com. We will only consider your application for the Fellowship once you have received an offer for employment.