OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gibbs Law Group LLP is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for its 1L Diversity Fellowship, with a deadline of December 31. Outstanding students with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.
Why Apply to the Gibbs Law Group Diversity Fellowship?
During this paid fellowship, fellows can expect to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and support aimed at empowering the next generation of diverse plaintiff attorneys.
To learn more and to submit an application to the Gibbs Law Group LLP 1L Diversity Fellowship, visit our website: https://www.classlawgroup.com/careers/diversity-fellowship
Our award-winning firm represents everyday people, helping them take on the largest corporations in high-profile mass action and class action litigation. The firm is comprised of lawyers who believe that products should be safe, the marketplace fair, and that companies should be held accountable for their actions regarding both their employees and their customers. We are routinely recognized by courts and our peers for our dedication to our clients and willingness to pursue novel legal issues.
Our cases involve:
- defective and dangerous consumer products
- data breach and privacy claims
- pharmaceutical and medical device‐related injuries
- employment claims, including misclassification and unfair pay
- fraudulent and unfair practices involving financial services, advertising, and contracts.
Fellows will be able to participate in firmwide and attorney team meetings, as well as attend depositions and court proceedings. The firm will provide weekly training sessions, hands‐on mentorship, and the opportunity to work directly with attorneys across our practice areas. Fellows will work in our Oakland, California office and will also have the opportunity to attend the AAJ Annual Conference in San Francisco in July 2025.
Fellowship benefits include:
- A ten‐week paid summer position;
- Travel and living accommodations;
- An award of $10,000 to assist with law school tuition; and
- Sponsorship to attend the American Association for Justice’s 2025 Annual Convention in San Francisco.
DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until 11:59p PST on December 31, 2024. https://www.classlawgroup.com/careers/diversity-fellowship
Broadening The Pathway
Our firm is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal field, including opening the door to law students hailing from all communities, backgrounds, and experiences.
We celebrate diverse voices and believe that many of the greatest ideas come from a mix of minds and backgrounds. Accordingly, the Diversity Fellowship is open to all law students enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school, regardless of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military service, disability, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law.
About Gibbs Law Group LLP
Gibbs Law Group is a California-based law firm and a nationwide leader in lawsuits seeking to holding companies accountable for misconduct. We represent individuals, whistleblowers, employees, and small businesses across the U.S. against the world’s largest corporations. The firm has recovered over a billion dollars for its clients and our attorneys have received numerous awards for their work, including “Class Action Practice Group of the Year,” “Top Boutique Law Firms in California,” “Best Lawyers in America,” “Titans of the Plaintiffs Bar,” “Top Plaintiff Lawyers in California,” “California Lawyer Attorney of the Year,” and “Top Class Action Attorneys Under 40.”
