1Ls who are members of a racial or ethnic minority group

The Tonkon Torp LLP 1L Diversity Fellow is selected on the basis of the following criteria:

• The individual must be a member of a racial or ethnic minority group;
• The individual must be a first-year law student in good standing for the degree of Juris Doctor at an ABA accredited law school;
• The individual must demonstrate a record of academic achievement that evidences great promise for a successful career during the remainder of law school and in the legal profession;
• The individual must contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the law school student body, and upon entering the legal profession, the legal community;
• The individual must demonstrate a commitment to practice law in Portland, Oregon following graduation from law school;
• While applicants need not disclose their financial circumstances, a demonstrated need for financial assistance may be taken into consideration.