DSBA Policy on Diversity & Inclusion
The Delaware State Bar Association (“DSBA”) is committed to diversity in its membership, officers, staff, Executive Committee, Sections and Committees and their respective leaders. The DSBA believes that diversity is an inclusive concept that encompasses gender, gender identity, race, color, ethnic origin, cultural background, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, geographic location, economic status, marital status, age, disability, and many other characteristics.
The DSBA believes (i) that a diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthens our organization and the entire legal profession and (ii) in promoting increased diversity among members of the Judiciary, legal professionals, and institutions providing legal education.
The DSBA recognizes that achieving diversity in the legal profession requires continued effort and commitment. DSBA leaders, including Executive Committee members, Section chairs, and Committee chairs are expected to promote diversity and inclusion within the DSBA as well as in the legal profession.
Judicial Clerkship Opportunities
The Delaware State Bar Association invites you to apply for its 1L and 2L Judicial Clerkship program. To apply for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria: (1) be currently enrolled as a first- or second-year student in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school J.D. program; (2) be able to bring a different perspective as a result of your life experiences, cultural fluency or experience in overcoming a physical, social or economic disadvantage or cultural impediment to becoming a law student, or support the DSBA’s goal to address traditional underrepresentation in the legal profession; and (3) have an interest in bankruptcy law, civil litigation, or business litigation and be open to begin your legal career in Delaware.
APPLICATION PERIOD FOR 2024 CLERKSHIPS IS NOW OPEN!
To access the Judicial Clerkship Program Application, click the link below:
Applications are to be submitted to clerkship@DSBA.org. All application materials, including letters of recommendation. Application Period for 2024 IS OPEN NOW. Zoom interviews of selected candidates will be conducted in the spring and applicants will receive notification shortly thereafter.
Please see the application (above) for more details.
The Judicial Clerkship Committee:
I. Connor Bifferato
William L. Chapman, Jr.
Shanti M. Katona
Kerri K. Mumford
Marcos A. Ramos
Stanley B. Tarr
Susan W. Waesco
Natalie Wolf
| DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION COMMITTEE | OFFICER/MEMBER |
|---|---|
| Beth Fenton | Chair |
| Lakshmi Muthu | Vice Chair |
| Kathleen Vavala | Secretary |
| Jennifer Ying | Exec. Comm. Liaison |
| Jason Angelo | Member |
| Alberto Chávez | Member |
| Kate Harmon | Member |
| Joshua Brooks | Member |