In 2007, Farella Braun + Martel launched an innovative Diversity Pipeline Internship Program to provide high school students from diverse and/or disadvantaged backgrounds with a unique opportunity to learn about the legal profession, prepare for higher education and develop practical life skills.

Pipeline interns who participate in the program take part in a well developed and carefully balanced schedule. They gain rare insight and valuable work experience by assisting various administrative departments within Farella Braun + Martel. Their work responsibilities are supplemented by a curriculum and mentoring program created by our Pipeline Program Subcommittee. The curriculum is comprised of weekly seminars that focus on three important areas: (1) the practice of law, taught through a combination of attorney presentations on cases and practice areas, and exercises created to teach interns case building, issue spotting and legal analysis; (2) the college application process, guidance ranging from academic requirements and personal statements to financial aid; and (3) resume and interview workshops. Throughout the program, attorneys and staff members mentor the interns, and these relationships continue after the interns return to school in the fall, particularly during the college application process.

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For additional info, contact:

Priscilla J. Zaccalini
Diversity & Professional Development Programs Coordinator
Farella Braun + Martel
pzaccalini@fbm.com
415.954.3547