Applications for the 2024-2025 Academic Year are now open!
Although companies with higher levels of diversity, including gender equity, report higher returns, issues around equity and inclusion persist. Since its inception in 2016, the Women in Business Law Initiative works to address these issues of gender equity and diversity in the corporate world.
The Women in Business Law Emerging Leaders Program is an exclusive cohort-based experience designed to accelerate the careers of talented and motivated future women lawyers. The program is highly selective, and strong applications will express passion for leadership, commitment to their own personal and professional growth, and desire to build long-term professional relationships.
Last year, our inaugural cohort of 2023-2024 Women in Business Law Emerging Leaders received a number of opportunities to develop their networks and career strategy, including: site visits with General Counsels of companies in the Bay Area, unique events with major law firms, coaching sessions on networking and leadership, resume reviews, receptions and dinners, and more.
Applications for the 2024-2025 Academic Year are now open!
Eligibility Criteria
- First year law student
- Passion for leadership and interest in building a career in business law
Timeline
- September 11, 2024: Applications open
- September 18, 2024: Applications due
- September 25, 2024: Selected students notified
- September 30, 2024: Emerging Leaders Reception (Please save this date!)
For questions, contact Angeli Patel at apatel@law.berkeley.edu.