Bridge to Practice Fellowship Application - 2020

Stetson University College of Law offers a Bridge to Practice Fellowship program that provides opportunities for recent graduates to gain experience in public interest, non-profit, and government positions. The Fellowship varies each year depending on available funding. Our 2021 Fellowship is available to Dec. 2019, May 2020, and August 2020 graduates. Stetson will offer a limited number of Fellowships available on a competitive basis to provide valuable work experience with an outside nonprofit or government organization and professional development for recent graduates beginning their law careers.

NOTE: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. And Fellowships begin no later than Friday, March 12, 2021. You are strongly encouraged to apply ASAP.

Name:*

First Name

Last Name

Permanent Address:

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

ZIP Code

Graduation Month and Year

Cell Phone Number:*

Home Phone Number:

Preferred Email Address:*

Alternative Email Address:

Are you currently employed (in any capacity)?*

Yes No

Where are you currently employed?

Is this full-time or part-time?

Are you volunteering in any capacity?*

Yes No

Where are you volunteering?

How many hours a week are you volunteering?

Have you previously worked with anyone in the Office of Career and Professional Development?*

Yes No

Who did you work with in the Office of Career and Professional Development?

State Bar Admitted to (if applicable):

Bar admission is not needed for all Fellowships. You are still eligible to apply if you are not admitted to the Bar. Most Fellowship opportunities can begin after the February 2021 Bar Exam.

Bar Number (if applicable):

Are you sitting for the February 2021 Bar Exam?

Yes No

Which state?

Please describe your preference for working in an office or working remotely.

Career Interests:

Please provide as much detail as possible about your career goals and interests. Please also include the name and contact information for any non-profit/not-for-profit or government organizations that you are or hope to be affiliated with.

Location Preferences:

Please provide as much detail as possible about the geographic areas where you want to be.

Earliest Available Fellowship Start Date (Note: All Fellowships must commence by Friday, March 12, 2021):

Acknowledgment

By checking the box below, I acknowledge:*

I understand that certain fellowships may require background checks, financial disclosures, the execution of confidentiality oaths and statements, unofficial transcripts, and other related information or documents. I will submit these in a timely fashion, if requested.

By checking the box below, I acknowledge:*

I have read the 2021 Bridge to Practice Toolkit and understand the conditions of the Fellowship.

Your Name*

Application Process

In addition to this online application, you must also submit the following documents through Symplicity by clicking the OCR tab and selecting “Spring 2021 – Bridge to Practice Fellowship” from the session pull down.

1. Updated 2020 ABA/NALP Employment Survey

2. Cover Letter addressed to "Bridge to Practice Host"*

3. Resume*

4. Writing Sample (max. 5 pages) with Cover Page*

5. A list of three Professional References including contact information*

6. Unofficial Transcript

Items 2-6 must be submitted through Symplicity by clicking the OCR tab and selecting “Spring 2021 – Bridge to Practice Fellowship” from the session pull down.

Deadline:

Please note applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP.

*For helpful advice about these documents, please consult our Career Toolkits located in Symplicity in the Document Library. If you need your Symplicity log-in information resent to you, please email career@law.stetson.edu.