Fellowship Program and Scholarship Offerings from the Sarita and Claire Wright Lucas Foundation

The Sarita and Claire Wright Lucas Foundation (SCWLF) seeks to support young Black women like Sarita Wright Lucas who are committed to serving the public and pursuing careers as prosecutors. The mission of the SCWLF is to support and encourage more women of color to take on the visible and important role of prosecutors. Read more about our past and current fellows, our mission at: Sarita and Claire Wright Lucas Foundation

Fellowship Program
The Office of the DeKalb County District Attorney is excited to partner with the SCWLF’s fellowship program for the summer of 2024. Black women JD candidates in their 2L year already accepted to the DeKalb County summer internship program can then apply to be a fellow and receive funding from the SCWLF program. Each accepted fellow will receive a $7,000 stipend for the summer internship at the DeKalb County DA’s office. This program aims to ensure that young female Black law students from all backgrounds can gain meaningful experience in public interest law.

SCWLF Fellowship Flyer

SCWLF Fellowship Application

Scholarship Program
In addition, the SCWLF provides $5,000 scholarships to Black women law students to cover bar application and preparation fees. Upon completion of one year of employment as a prosecutor, scholarship recipients receive an additional $5,000 employment incentive. Students who are interested in applying for the Sarita and Claire Wright Lucas Foundation Scholarship are strongly encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and program description before submitting an application.

SCWLF Scholarship Flyer

SCWLF Scholarship Application

Have any questions?
Reach out to Lainey Roberto at lainey@saritaandclairefoundation.org