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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