At Harter Secrest & Emery LLP, we are committed to the ongoing development of a diverse work force. We
believe that by continuously broadening the diversity of our attorneys that we provide better service to our clients and create a richer work environment. As part of this commitment to diversity, and in an effort to provide students with support in pursuing a law degree, we have established the Harter Secrest & Emery LLP Diversity Scholarship. WHAT IS THE HARTER SECREST & EMERY LLP DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP? The Harter Secrest & Emery LLP Diversity Scholarship was established in 2005. The firm awards one 1L law student with (1) a $7500 scholarship to be applied to the student’s second year tuition and (2) a paid 10-week summer associate position between the student’s rst and second year of law school. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP? To be eligible for the Diversity Scholarship, the applicant must be a full-time currently enrolled 1L law student who is in good standing at an accredited law school. First year students who are members of populations historically underrepresented in the legal profession are encouraged to apply. WHAT ARE THE SELECTION CRITERIA? In addition to the eligibility requirements set forth above, the recipient will be selected on the basis of the following criteria: (1) the individual must possess an academic record, interest and capacity that evidence great promise for a successful career during the remainder of law school and in the legal profession; and (2) the individual must contribute to the diversity of the student body at his or her law school. Although a disclo- sure of nancial circumstances is not required, a demonstrated need for nancial assistance may be taken into consideration. The Diversity Scholarship recipient will be chosen based upon the Firm’s review of all scholar- ship applications and interviews conducted with scholarship nalists. HOW DO I APPLY? In order to apply for the Diversity Scholarship, complete the application set forth below and return the application, together with all accompanying materials, to: Cristy Gordon Legal Recruiter Harter Secrest & Emery LLP 1600 Bausch & Lomb Place Rochester, New York 14604 Phone: 585-231-1414 Fax: 585-232-2152 cgordon@hselaw.com
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Arent Fox LLP is seeking applicants for its 8th Annual Diversity Scholarship Program. Arent Fox will provide a scholarship award in the amount of $15,000 to three first-year law students. Applications will be accepted
from December 1, 2012 through 11:59 p.m. on January 22, 2013. The scholarship award includes a position in Arent Fox's 2013 summer associate program. A scholarship will be awarded to one first-year law student in each of Arent Fox's offices: Washington, New York and Los Angeles. Candidates may only apply to one office. For consideration, the full application package must be received by the January 22nd deadline. Please note that law school grades must be forwarded to the contact below, once available. The application and eligibility requirements are available online: http://www.arentfox.com/firm/diversity/index.cfm?fa=scholarship. For more information contact: Washington, DC Libby Tracy Attorney Recruitment & Development Manager 202.715.8503 New York, NY Lisa Visconti Attorney Recruitment Manager 212.484.3913 Los Angeles, CA Kimberly Harrell HR/Attorney Recruitment Manager 213.443.7530 The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) is currently accepting applications for its 2013 Summer Legal Internships, available in our New York, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Santa Monica, and Chicago offices. Our informational flyer is attached and applications can be submitted online.
Simpson Thacher’s New York office is hosting a city-wide reception for Black attorneys and law students on Tuesday, July 31. We would like to invite any UVA Law School BLSA members in NYC this summer to attend. If you could convey this invitation to your membership, we would appreciate it!
The Steering Committee of The Kate Stoneman Project invites first year female law school students for a reception and panel discussion focused on the benefits of practicing at New York City firms.
Cleary Gottlieb One Liberty Plaza New York, NY 10006, 39th Floor Monday, June 4, 2012 6:00 PM Panel Discussion 7:00 PM Reception Please RSVP to Christina Sauerborn at csauerborn@cgsh.com. The Kate Stoneman Project (“KSP”) was founded by 20 women partners representing 10 leading law firms headquartered in Manhattan. KSP seeks to provide a forum to address issues of common concern relating to the advancement of women in the profession, as well as a platform to leverage the collective strength of the women partners in our firms to advance our leadership in professional, civic, educational and charitable endeavors. |
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