PRACTICEPRO 1L DIVERSITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM

We are now accepting applications from the Class of 2022. More information here!

OPPORTUNITIES FROM OUR LAW FIRM PARTNERS

Class of 2022

PRO BONO SCHOLARS PROGRAM:

The Pro Bono Scholars Program provides top first year law students interested in law firm practice the opportunity to develop an early expertise in public interest law. The skills acquired during this program build a foundation for pro bono work and billable practice that will serve participants throughout their careers. The program spans two summers, with the Pro Bono Scholars working both at the firm and at a public interest organization during the first summer (as rising 2Ls). The next (rising third year) summer, the Pro Bono Scholars join the firm as participants in the firm’s general summer associate program. Candidates may apply to, and be considered by, only one Akin Gump office.

Applications should include a resume, transcript (uncertified is acceptable) and writing sample. Each candidate is also required to submit a short statement (no more than 500 words) describing how they believe a commitment to pro bono practice at Akin Gump, and the experience of being a Pro Bono Scholar, will help meet their career goals. The firm recognizes that first semester grades at some law schools are not released until early February; accordingly, we will accept applications with the transcript to be sent once it is released. The application process closes on February 3, 2020. Please click here for further information regarding the program and application process.

AKIN GUMP/ROBERT STRAUSS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:

Continuing to build on the legacy of founding partner Robert Strauss, Akin Gump has long since recognized that a workforce of lawyers and staff from diverse social, racial, economic and cultural backgrounds is an important component of outstanding client service. We are pleased to offer the Akin Gump/Robert Strauss Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship as a program for first year law students.

The Strauss Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship is a two-summer program which provides a $25,000 scholarship to outstanding first year (1L) law students at accredited law schools in the United States to offset expenses for their second year of law school. Following their first-year of law school the Strauss Diversity & Inclusion Scholars first spend six weeks with the firm working on legal matters. They then spend at least four weeks at a firm client. The firm will place the Strauss Diversity & Inclusion Scholars directly with a firm client. During the second summer at the firm, the Strauss Diversity & Inclusion Scholars join Akin Gump’s Summer Associate Program in their selected offices. Candidates may apply to, and be considered by, only one Akin Gump office.

Applications should include a resume, transcript (uncertified is acceptable) and writing sample. Each candidate is also required to submit a short statement (no more than 500 words) describing the applicant’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as academic and leadership achievements, why diversity and inclusion is important in the legal profession, and how the experience of being a Strauss Scholar will help meet their career goals. The firm recognizes that first semester grades at some law schools are not released until early February; accordingly, we will accept applications with the transcript to be sent once it is released. The application process closes on February 3, 2020. Please click here for further information regarding the program and application process.

BAKER BOTTS 1L DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP

The Baker Botts 1L Diversity Fellowship provides first-year law students with the opportunity to gain valuable experience at a large, global law firm through paid participation in our 2020 summer program, as well as, $12,500 in scholarship funds to assist with defraying the cost of a legal education. The scholarship funds are paid in two equal amounts – upon acceptance of an offer to join the firm as a first-year summer associate and upon arrival as a second-year summer associate. A selection panel comprised of members of the Diversity Committee will review the applications.

The fellowship is open to all first-year law students currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of May 2022, regardless of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military service, disability or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law.

Applications for the 2020 1L Diversity Fellowship Program will be available on December 1, 2019 and applications are due by February 15, 2020. For more information click here, or email  elizabeth.krichmar@bakerbotts.com in Houston.

1L IP DIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP

The Baker Botts/AT&T 1L IP Diversity Fellowship will be awarded to talented first-year law students interested in pursuing a long-term career in Intellectual Property law. The Fellowship provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in a large, global law firm and in the legal department of one of the top 10 companies on the Fortune 500. The IP Diversity Fellows will participate in the firm’s Summer Program in either our Dallas or New York offices, spending time both at the firm and with AT&T. During this time, the IP Diversity Fellows will receive hands-on experience working directly on AT&T matters both in-house and with outside counsel providing a unique 360 degree view of legal services for AT&T.

The fellowship is open to all first-year law students currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of May 2022, regardless of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military service, disability or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law.

Applications for the 2019 1L IP Diversity Fellowship Program will be available on December 1, 2019 and applications are due by February 15, 2020. For more information click here or email alon.donohue@bakerbotts.com in New York or cecilia.luppi@bakerbotts.com in Dallas.

1L Diversity Fellowship (Class of 2022)

Award recipients will receive a paid 1L Summer Associate position and an award of up to $30,000 to assist with law school tuition.  The award will be paid in three installments: $10,000 upon completion of the 1L summer with the firm; $10,000 upon completion of the 2L summer with the firm; and the remaining $10,000 upon joining the firm as a full-time associate.

To be eligible, at the time of application (December 1, 2019), applicants must be:

• Enrolled full-time in an ABA-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of 2022 at the time of application
• Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within their local communities and/or more broadly
• Can participate in and complete Cooley’s 2020 Summer Associate Program
• Will not be the recipient of a diversity award from another law firm paid between January 1, 2020 and August 31, 2020

Applications for the 2020 Diversity Fellowship from Class of 2022 will be accepted beginning December 1, 2019.  For 1L students in the 2019-2020 academic year, applications must be received by January 10, 2020.

More information – here.  For questions, you may contact Amie Santos, Cooley’s Director of Diversity & Inclusion at diversityfellowship@cooley.com.

1L LCLD Scholar (2020 Summer Program)

Diversity is a core value of our firm and has been since our founding in 1958. Hanson Bridgett is recognized in the business community and in law schools for its leadership in increasing diversity in the legal profession and its innovation and commitment to ensure opportunities for underrepresented minorities. Our partnership with Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) supports this commitment.

If you are interested in applying to our 2020 Summer Program as a 1L LCLD Scholar, we will begin accepting applications on December 2, 2019.

We are seeking interested 1L law student candidates who possess the following:

• Commitment to diversity and inclusiveness
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent communication, analytical and writing skills
• Leadership experience

Applications must include:

• Cover letter describing interest in the position
• Resume
• Legal research memo
• Copy of official undergraduate transcript
• Copy of unofficial law school transcript (due once grades become available)

Please click here for more information.

1L Diversity Scholars Program

The Haynes and Boone 1L Diversity Scholars Program offers a six, seven or eight week summer clerkship with meaningful work and mentorship experiences.  Scholars also receive a $7,500 scholarship during the school year. For 2020, we are recruiting scholars for our Dallas, Houston, New York, Palo Alto, Richardson offices. Deadline for the completion of this application is January 4, 2020. For more information on this program click here. For questions about this program, contact Alison Kohn Senior Recruiting Coordinator at alison.kohn@haynesboone.com.

1L Program

The 1L Program offers a six- to ten-week clerkship (varies by city) with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the daily life of a Haynes and Boone attorney. The 2019 program will begin May 13 in the following cities: Dallas, Houston, New York, Orange County, Palo Alto and Richardson.

For more information click here.

     1L Fellowship Program 

The Latham & Watkins 1L Fellowship Program offers a unique summer employment opportunity for students after they finish their first year of law school. Over the 10 week program, 1L Fellows will work in one of our US offices and in the legal department of one of our clients. We seek students who are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and who also possess a long-term interest in practicing law in a global law firm.

There are two 1L Fellowship Program Tracks for students committed to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession:

• General Track: for students interested in working on matters across all of Latham’s practice groups.
• Intellectual Property Track: for students with a technical background, including a degree in engineering, computer science, chemistry, biology, or physics, and who are committed to pursuing a career in intellectual property law.

Upon successful completion of the 1L Fellowship Program, our 1L Fellows are eligible to earn an offer to return as a 2020 summer associate at Latham. 1L Fellows may also be eligible to earn a 2L Diversity Scholarship (a $25,000 scholarship). 1L Fellows will also be invited to attend Latham’s annual Diversity Leadership Academy, held from March 27-29 2020, in San Francisco, California.

The application process is open to all first-year law students (class of 2022), regardless of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military service, disability, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law.

More details on the Program and how to apply – here. Applications for the 2020 1L Fellowship Program will be accepted between November 18, 2019 and January 10, 2020.   

Diversity Leadership Academy

Diversity Leadership Academy brings together Latham lawyers from around the
globe and talented first-year law students from across the United States, with a
specific focus on developing and empowering future leaders of the legal
profession and creating community among our lawyers, recruits, and 1L guests,
all of whom share a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Training/Professional Development

Diversity Leadership Academy is a firm-sponsored professional development
and training program providing first-year law students with the information and
skills needed to successfully navigate the law firm interview and hiring process
and transition from law student to practicing attorney. Students will participate in
interactive seminars on a variety of topics, including resume writing, interview
skills, diversity and inclusion, and pro bono.

Networking

Participants will be identified as an exclusive group of Latham & Watkins
Diversity Leadership Scholars, providing an opportunity to network and build
relationships with link-minded peers from a variety of top law schools.
During the course of the weekend, participants will meet and network with
Latham lawyers and firm leaders at seminars and social events. Diversity
Leadership Academy offers a unique opportunity to get to know our lawyers
and develop professional relationships in a more relaxed setting.

Mentoring

Each 1L student will be partnered with a Latham mentor who will serve in this
capacity during the Diversity Leadership Academy and throughout the
remainder of the student’s law school career. The mentor will serve as a
resource for professional development and career advice.

For more information and details on how to apply click here. Applications will be accepted between November 18, 2019 and January 10, 2020.

   2020 1L LCLD Scholars Program

At McGuireWoods, diversity and inclusion is a core value and we recognize and value the differences in our workforce. McGuireWoods is a proud member of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD).

The LCLD program provides  a unique opportunity for a diverse 1L law student to work side by side with both McGuireWoods attorneys and the legal department of a national organization during a 10 week paid internship in the summer of 2020. The 1L LCLD Scholar will spend 6–8 weeks in one of  McGuireWoods’ offices and the remaining time in the legal department of the partner organization Excelon (Baltimore), Ally Financial (Charlotte), Verizon (Chicago) FedEx (Pittsburgh), Capital One (Richmond), Dominion Energy (Richmond), Wells Fargo (San Francisco), or Duke Energy (Washington, DC).

The 2020 1L LCLD Scholars will be provided with multiple networking opportunities, including:

• Attendance at the 1L LCLD Scholars Summit from June 2–4, 2020 in Atlanta, GA
• Participation in the first 6–8 weeks of the firm’s summer program
• Additional networking events throughout the summer

The selected 1L LCLD Scholars will receive a salary comparable to the summer associate salary in the city they will be working in.

For more information on the program click here. Applications must be received by January 17, 2020. Applicants will be considered based on their academic credentials, leadership experience, diversity-related student organization involvement and personal achievements.

If you have questions, please contact Meredith Marks, Attorney Recruiting Manager, McGuireWoods LLP, at mmarks@mcguirewoods.com or +1 804 775 7766.

The Keith Wetmore Fellowship For Excellence, Diversity, & Inclusion

The Keith Wetmore 1L Fellowship for Excellence, Diversity, and Inclusion program awards fellowships to promising first-year law students who are members of historically underrepresented groups in the legal profession. Fellowship recipients will receive:

• A paid summer associate position in a MoFo U.S. office following his or her first year of law school
• A team of attorney mentors during the summer program
• Assuming satisfactory performance during the 1L summer program, an option to return as a second-year summer associate
• $25,000 fellowship award distributed in up to two payments contingent on the satisfactory completion of each summer program (payments made at the acceptance of an offer to return as a 2L summer and/or at the acceptance of full-time employment following law school graduation)
• Pre-summer program retreat for all incoming Fellows

More information on eligibility and application – here (under Students and Summer Associates Program). Deadline for the completion of the application is January 10, 2020.  

William T. Coleman, Jr. Diversity Fellowship

A tireless advocate for equality and a key player in the landmark Supreme Court civil rights case Brown v Board of Education, O’Melveny senior partner William T. Coleman, Jr. has always urged young lawyers to cultivate their cultural literacy and pay close attention to events unfolding on the world stage.  To honor that vision and spirit, O’Melveny created the William T. Coleman, Jr. Diversity Fellowship for first year law students.  The Fellowship seeks individuals with a proven track record of activities that promote diversity and inclusion, including professional work, internships, volunteer work, clubs, hobbies, leadership roles, and academic coursework and performance.  The Fellowship experience includes the following:

• Fellows will be eligible to participate as a paid summer associate with the firm.  In some instances Fellows may have the opportunity to spend part of that summer working with one of the firm’s clients.
• Following completion of a successful 1L summer, Fellows will be eligible for an automatic callback interview for a 2L summer associate position.
• Fellows will also be eligible for a $10,000 award paid in phases.  $5,000 of the award will be paid upon acceptance of an offer to join our summer program during their 1L summer.  An additional $5,000 will be paid upon completing a successful summer program and accepting an offer to return for their 2L summer, for a minimum of eight weeks. The purpose of the award is to help pay for tuition and law school expenses.
• Fellows will also be eligible to be considered for the Leadership Council for Legal Diversity (LCLD) 1L Scholars Program.

More information on eligibility and application – here.  Deadline for the completion of the application is January 31, 2020.