MTO FELLOWS PROGRAM

MTO FELLOWS PROGRAM

" The MTO Fellows Program is designed to address barriers

that face diverse students in applying to and succeeding in law school. A cohort of aspiring law school applicants will be selected to participate in an intensive course of study that

The MTO Fellows program helps `people

will run in Los Angeles from March through December 2019.

from diverse

backgrounds gain

admission to top

PROGRAM FEATURES

law schools and prepare[s] them

LSAT PREP COURSE

MONTHLY WORKSHOPS

CONTINUED MENTORING AND

SUPPORT

for a career as successful

" lawyers.'

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

Potential to contribute meaningfully to the diversity of the legal profession, including, but not limited to, candidates who are members of racial or ethnic minority groups; LGBTQ; physically challenged; or from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds

WHAT WE EXPECT

Attendance at every workshop* Participation in the LSAT preparation course* Completion of the program Submission of applications to at least 15 law

schools by November 2019 Professional behavior, including prompt arrival

for every session and business casual attire

*These activities take place in the greater Los Angeles County area. To be eligible for this program, Fellows must (1) be able to attend monthly workshops in

Downtown Los Angeles from March through December 2019, and (2) reside in or near

the Los Angeles County area once the LSAT preparation course begins.

2018 MTO Fellows

NOVEMBER 1, 2018 Applications Open

IMPORTANT DEADLINES

JANUARY 7, 2019 (5:00 p.m. PT)

Applications Due

FEBRUARY 2, 2019

In-person Interviews in DTLA (Invite Only)

FEBRUARY 19, 2019 Offers Extended

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

Offer Acceptance Deadline

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Completed MTO Fellows Program Application Form

Official (or unofficial) community college, undergraduate, and/or graduate transcripts, where applicable

Resume (max 2 pages)

Personal statement (max 500 words)

You may access the 2019 MTO Fellows Program Application Form here.

After submitting the online application form, email your resume, transcripts and personal statement to diversity@ as ONE document, saved in PDF format,

with your name on all materials.

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