Douglas Arant Public Interest Fellowship

Douglas Arant

Named for one of the firm's founding partners whose life-long commitment to pro bono service, left an enduring mark on the numerous organizations and people he served, the Douglas Arant Public Interest Fellowship offers a law student who works with Bradley Arant during the summer the opportunity to spend time with a public service organization. The summer associate who applies for and is selected to receive the Fellowship, works a minimum of six weeks in one of the firm's offices, and a minimum of four weeks for a public service organization chosen by the summer associate and approved by the firm's Pro Bono Committee. The number of fellowships granted each year is limited and priority is given to second year law students. The summer associate is compensated by the firm while working for the public service organization just as if he or she is working in one of the firm's offices. Some of the worthy organizations that have been approved as partners in our Fellowship program include the Southern Poverty Law Center, the Equal Justice Initiative of Alabama (death penalty representation), and Legal Services of Metro Birmingham, Inc.

"My time at the Legal Aid Society of Birmingham challenged me both personally and professionally. I am grateful to have had the opportunity for this very worthwhile experience. I commend Bradley Arant for sponsoring the Arant Fellowship and I hope the Firm will continue to support similar experiences for summer associates."

Christine Anthony
Vanderbilt University
Class of 2006

To apply, please submit an application to mscrews@bradleyarant.com by March 1st.