Banner & Witcoff, LTD - Donald W. Banner Diversity Scholarship for Law Students

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Award amount$5,000 upon completion of 1L clerkship

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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The Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship Application

Official PDF application information for the Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship, detailing eligibility, selection criteria, and application requirements for law students.

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Award amount

$5,000 for 1L clerkship

Eligibility

1L law students; Enrolled in a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school in the United States; Demonstrated record of academic achievement; Excellent interpersonal skills; Scientific or engineering degree; Eligible to take the Patent Bar Exam

Requirements

Academic merit (undergraduate, graduate, and law school); Commitment to a career in IP law; Sincere interest in a career at Banner Witcoff; Possessing attributes unique in the field of IP law; Written communication skills; Verbal communication skills

Application materials

Completed application form; Resume; Academic transcripts (law school, undergraduate, graduate school); Legal writing sample (5-10 pages); One-page statement on how diversity has influenced the candidate's decision to pursue a legal career

How to apply

Select preferred office location (Chicago or Washington, DC); Submit required documents for consideration

Important dates

2025 awards have been made; Future application timelines will be announced

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