At Simpson Thacher, diversity is a long-standing imperative that is exemplified by the Conrad Harper 2L Diversity Fellowship. Named in honor of the Firm’s first African American partner, the Conrad Harper Fellowship seeks to increase and support Simpson Thacher’s pipeline of associates through our Summer Program who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.
The fellowship provides $50,000 to members of our 2025 summer associate program to help defray the cost of tuition, loans and other law school-related expenses.
The $50,000 award will be paid in two installments:
- $25,000 upon joining our 2025 summer program
- $25,000 upon starting with the Firm as a first-year associate
Conrad Harper 2L Diversity Fellowships are being offered in all of our U.S. offices.
Fellowship applications will be accepted on a rolling basis from from mid-May through mid-July. Award decisions will be made throughout the summer.
Application Process
Students interested in the Conrad Harper 2L Diversity Fellowship should submit their application materials for both the Fellowship and the Simpson Thacher summer associate program via the same application (link below).
Fellowship applications will be considered in tandem with the offer process for our 2025 summer associate program. Students must first receive an offer to join Simpson Thacher in order to then be awarded a Conrad Harper Fellowship.
Application Materials
- Completed online application
- Resume
- Both an undergraduate and law school transcript
- A personal statement of no more than 500 words addressing one of the following:
- Define what diversity, equity and inclusion means to you.
- Describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in your school, workplace and/or community.
- Discuss how your diverse perspective(s) or background have impacted or contributed to your life experiences (e.g., academic experience, career trajectory, community engagement, personal or professional aspirations).
To apply, please click on your office of interest below and complete the 2L summer associate application. Please make sure to upload your Fellowship essay.
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Washington, D.C.
Equal Opportunity Policy
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. “Gender” includes actual or perceived sex, a person’s gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not that gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression is different from that traditionally associated with the legal sex assigned to that person at birth. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.
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