Hicks Johnson is now accepting applications for our 2025 Diversity Fellowship Program, open to 1Ls who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity in the legal profession. The fellowship, which runs from May 12-30, 2025, includes a stipend as well as lodging in Houston. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis through January 2, 2025. Please apply by December 2, 2024, to ensure that your application receives priority consideration.

Fellows spend three weeks working closely with our lawyers on substantive matters. The experience also includes robust educational and social programming, such as after-work events, visits to Houston attractions, lunch and learns with partners, and attendance of external activities (such as depositions and jury trials) alongside firm lawyers. Each fellow is assigned a senior associate “facilitator,” who regularly checks in to resolve any questions or concerns.

Our goal is to show you why Hicks Johnson may be the best choice for your career growth. Because we view this fellowship as the first phase of a pipeline to long-term employment at the firm, we typically ask fellows to return as 2L summer associates and/or first-year associates once they have successfully completed the fellowship.

At Hicks Johnson, we invest significant time and resources into developing the next generation of trial lawyers. Junior associates play a vital role in every case, completing substantive assignments—such as drafting motions, preparing deposition questions, and researching strategy memos—that have a real impact on the firm’s success. They attend depositions and try cases within their first year of practice, reflecting our commitment to providing courtroom experience early and often.

View the application instructions and apply now.