William T. Coleman, Jr. 1L Coleman Fellowship

The fellowship is awarded to first-year law students with demonstrated leadership in fostering inclusion and belonging.

Who is Eligible for the 1L Coleman Fellowship?

Any first-year law student in good standing may apply between November 1 and December 31, 2025. The application period is now closed. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Law students who are immediate family members of O’Melveny attorneys or business professionals are ineligible for the Coleman Fellowship.

What Do 1L Coleman Fellows Receive?

• A one-time US$5,000 award paid upon joining O’Melveny’s 2026 Summer Program as a 1L summer associate to help pay for law school tuition and expenses, in addition to being paid as a summer associate (currently US$4,327 per week).
• Access to the developmental and networking opportunities afforded to all of our summer associates.

How Do I Apply for the 1L Coleman Fellowship?

The application period is now closed.

O’Melveny will notify candidates selected as 1L Fellows. 1L Fellows are not eligible for O’Melveny’s 2L Coleman Fellowship, which awards up to US$50,000.

For questions, please contact recruiting@omm.com.

1L Texas Summer Associate

Since launching in Austin three years ago, O’Melveny has rapidly expanded its Texas presence. Today, it boasts a team of nearly 90 lawyers—and counting—who offer a comprehensive range of services in offices spanning Austin, Dallas, and Houston.

1L Texas Summer Associate. Applications will open November 1. Available in our Austin, Dallas, and Houston offices. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

This is a separate application from our 1L Coleman Fellowship. If you’re interested in applying for a 1L Coleman position in one of our Texas offices, you must first apply to a 1L Summer Associate position in Austin, Dallas, or Houston.

How Do I Apply to a 1L Texas Summer Associate Position?

Candidates must apply through our portal and submit (1) a resume, (2) an undergraduate transcript, and (3) a law school transcript. If your law school transcript is not yet available, you may still apply and supplement your application later.

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