Conrad Harper 2L
Diversity FellowshipAs part of Simpson Thacher’s ongoingcommitment to diversity, equity andinclusion, in 2021, the Firm launched theConrad Harper 2L Diversity Fellowship.
Following his civil rights work with the NAACP
Legal Defense Fund, Conrad Harper brought
his legal expertise to Simpson Thacher. In 1974,
he became the Firm’s first African-American
partner—one of only two such partners at
major law firms in New York City at the time.
Since then, the Firm has continued to view
diversity as one of our greatest strengths andremains committed to recruiting, developingand promoting a broadly diverse talent pool ofattorneys at all levels of practice.

Conrad K. Harper
Howard UniversityHarvard Law School

Named in honor of this trailblazing Retired Partner, the Conrad Harper Fellowship seeks to increase and support
Simpson Thacher’s pipeline of associates through our Summer Program who have demonstrated a commitment toadvancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.
In addition to the substantive experience, comprehensive legal training and salary associated with the Simpson
2L summer associate program, the Diversity Fellowship offers $50,000 to help defray the cost of tuition, loans andother law school-related expenses.

The $50,000 award will be paid in two installments• $25,000 upon joining our 2025 summer program• $25,000 upon starting with the Firm as a first-year associate
Conrad Harper 2L Diversity Fellowships are being offered in all of our U.S. offices.
Fellowship applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis from midMay through mid-July. Award decisions will be made throughout the summer.

Conrad Harper 2L Diversity Fellowship
APPLICATION DETAILSEligibility RequirementsSelection Criteria• Must be enrolled and in good standing at
an ABA accredited law school and expect tograduate in 2026

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting
diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal
profession and/or the greater community• Must participate in and complete Simpson
Thacher’s 2025 summer associate program• Exceptional undergraduate and law school
performance• May not be the recipient of a similar
diversity award from another law firm forthe same time period• Highly motivated with proven leadershipability• Must be a U.S. citizen or authorized to workin the United States• Possess a long-term interest in practicing
law in one of Simpson’s U.S. offices

Application Process
Students interested in the Conrad Harper 2L Diversity Fellowship should submit their application materials
for both the Diversity Fellowship and the Simpson Thacher summer associate program on our website athttps://www.stblaw.com/your-career/summer-program/how-to-apply.
Fellowship applications will be considered in tandem with the offer process for our 2025 summer associateprogram. Students must first receive an offer to join Simpson Thacher in order to then be awarded a Conrad
Harper Fellowship.

Application Materials• Completed online application• Resume• Both an undergraduate and law school transcript• A personal statement of no more than 500 words addressing one of the following:
1. Define what diversity, equity and inclusion means to you.
2. Describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to promoting diversity, equity andinclusion in your school, workplace and/or community.
3. Discuss how your diverse perspective(s) or background have impacted or contributed toyour life experiences (e.g., academic experience, career trajectory, community engagement,
personal or professional aspirations).

Equal Opportunity Policy
Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The Firm prohibits
discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital or partnership status,
sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other legally protected status. “Gender” includes actual or perceived sex, a person’s gender identity, self-image,appearance, behavior or expression, whether or not that gender identity, self-image, appearance, behavior or expression is different from that traditionallyassociated with the legal sex assigned to that person at birth. This Policy pertains to every aspect of an individual’s relationship with the Firm, including but
not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training and development, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and all other privileges,terms and conditions of employment.