Programs & Scholarships
Preparing the leaders of tomorrow.
MTO offers several scholarships and programs aimed at increasing inclusivity in the legal profession and supporting aspiring lawyers.
MTO Summer Associate Program
Each summer associate is paired with a work coordinator who will match you with assignments aligned with your interests, provide guidance and facilitate ongoing feedback throughout the summer. You will also have the opportunity to participate in weekly lunches, training sessions, social events and practice group meetings, offering both professional insight and opportunities to build relationships across the firm.
2L Inclusivity Scholarship
MTO’s 2L Inclusivity Scholarship recognizes the achievements of and supports outstanding law students. We consider those whose past experiences and activities show that they will take actions to contribute to the inclusivity of our law firm and the legal community.
The scholarship will be awarded to select participants in our 2L summer program in the amount of up to $25,000 (less applicable taxes and withholdings) and will be paid in two installments. The first $15,000 of the scholarship will be paid after the student begins summer employment, and the balance of $10,000 will be paid when the student starts as a full‐time associate at the firm and is contingent upon receiving a full-time offer and becoming a full-time associate at the firm.
All 2L Scholarship candidates must be second‐year law students in good standing pursuing a J.D. at an ABA‐accredited law school. Successful candidates will have a record of academic achievement, employment and community service indicating great potential to excel in the legal profession and to take actions that will contribute to the inclusivity of Munger, Tolles & Olson and the legal community. Candidates must submit a personal statement that addresses their commitment to furthering inclusivity in the legal profession. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Applications are now closed for the 2026 2L Inclusivity Scholarship. Please visit this page at a later date for information on the next cycle of scholarship applications.
Applications should include the following documents:
- Resume;
- Law school transcript;
- List of law-related references; and
- Personal statement (500 words or less) addressing what you believe demonstrates your commitment to furthering inclusivity in the legal profession. By furthering inclusivity, we mean ensuring or working to ensure equal access and opportunity for everyone in the legal community. This could include a description of your exceptional contributions, through community service or otherwise, to the cause of inclusivity more broadly; and/or how you have been inspired to become a leader creating a more inclusive legal community either for yourself or for others.
Jay Fujitani 1L Summer Program
Munger, Tolles & Olson offers a 1L summer associate program for law students. The program is named in memory of the firm’s partner, Jay M. Fujitani, who was a strong advocate for inclusivity in the legal profession. As a firm, we strive to recruit extraordinary law students into our summer program and individuals who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their prior pursuits.
1L summer associates spend a minimum of eight weeks and a maximum of ten weeks at the firm.
All participants must be first-year law students in good standing pursuing a J.D. at an ABA-accredited law school. Successful candidates will have a record of academic achievement, employment, and community service indicating great potential to excel in the legal profession and to take actions that will contribute to the inclusivity of Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP and the legal community. Candidates must submit a personal statement that addresses their commitment to furthering inclusivity in the legal profession.
Applications are now closed for our 2025 Summer Program. Sign up to be notified when applications open for our 2026 Jay Fujitani 1L Summer Program.
Law School Interview Programs
Please check back later for future notice on when we will schedule interviews for the next cycle of the 2L Summer Program.
Key Contact
Lila Mendoza
Legal Recruiting Manager