ArentFox Schiff Diversity Scholarship
ArentFox Schiff, LLP
Award: $20,000
To provide diverse law students across our offices, resulting in more than 60 scholarships and growing. Qualifications: Applicants must be in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school in the US, arentfox Schiff defines diversity broadly, including gender, race/ethnicity, LGBTQ+, disability, first generation, veteran status, socioeconomic status and any other historically underrepresented category, second year law student and have two summers before graduation. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on rising second-year law student, in good standing, at an ABA-accredited law school in the US; excellent college and law school academic performance; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated leadership qualities, work experience, and community involvement; authorized to work in the US; member of a diverse population that historically has been underrepresented in the legal profession; have a strong interest in joining the Firm as an associate after law school graduation (and must join in order to receive the second installment of the scholarship). How to apply: Applicants must submit completed summer associate application form; should include resume; law school transcript; legal writing sample; three references; diversity scholarship supplemental essay. Focus: Law.