Announcement: Schwabe,
Williamson & Wyatt is committed to the growth of diversity
in the firm to reflect the rich diversity of our society. We believe
that a diverse workplace provides superior service to our clients
and an enhanced workplace environment for our attorneys and staff.
As one means of meeting this commitment, the firm has established
a SWW 1L Diversity Scholarship Program. The scholarship consists
of a paid summer associate position in the Portland, Oregon office
for the summer following the successful completion of the first
year of law school and a $7,500 academic scholarship to help defray
tuition and expenses during the recipient’s second year
of law school.
Criteria:
• Applicant must be a 1st year law student in good standing
for the degree of Juris Doctorate at an ABA accredited law school;
• Applicant must possess a record of academic achievement,
capacity and leadership as an undergraduate and in law school
which evidences promise for a successful career in the legal profession;
• Applicant must contribute to the diversity of the law
school student body and the legal community;
• Applicant must demonstrate a commitment to practice law
in the Pacific Northwest upon completion of law school.
Application:
According to NALP Guidelines, materials will not be accepted
prior to December 1. Materials must be received by Dori John,
Director of Attorney Recruiting, by January 22, 2010. Submissions
may be made online at http://www.schwabe.com/recruitsummeronlineapply.aspx,
via mail, fax or email.
Submissions to include:
• Resume;
• Complete undergraduate transcript (unofficial acceptable);
• Law school transcript reflecting 1L first semester grades
(unofficial acceptable);
• 1-2 page personal statement indicating applicant’s
interest in the scholarship, which explains applicant’s
personal story beyond what is shown on the resume, and explains
how the student will contribute to the diversity in the legal
community;
• Writing sample reflecting applicant’s writing and
legal analysis which has not been significantly edited by others
(not to exceed 5 pages).
Interviews will be granted to finalists before the scholarship
is awarded.
Decision to be announced in March 2010.
Ms. Dori John
Director of Attorney Recruiting
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
1211 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1500-2000
Portland, OR 97204
503-796-2858 (direct)
503-796-2900 (fax)
djohn@schwabe.com
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