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 either the Portland, Oregon, or Seattle, Washington 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 for the recipient’s second year
of law school.
Criteria:
Applicant must:
• be a first-year law student in good standing for the
degree of Juris Doctorate at an ABA accredited law school;
• possess an undergraduate and law school record of academic
achievement, capacity, and leadership that evidences promise
for a successful career in the legal profession;
• contribute to the diversity of the law school student
body and the legal community; and
• demonstrate a commitment to practice law in the Pacific
Northwest upon completion of law school.
Application:
In accordance with NALP Guidelines, materials will not be accepted
prior to December 1. Materials must be received by Dorianna
Phillips, Attorney Recruiting Administrator,
by January 15, 2012. Submissions may be made
at http://www.schwabe.com/recruitsummeronlineapply.aspx.
Submissions to include:
• resume
• cover letter
• complete undergraduate transcript (unofficial acceptable)
• law school transcript reflecting 1L first semester grades
(unofficial acceptable)
• one- or two-page personal statement indicating applicant’s
interest in the scholarship, explaining applicant’s personal
story beyond what is shown on the resume, and explaining how
the student will contribute to the diversity in the legal community
• writing sample (that has not been significantly edited
by others) reflecting applicant’s legal analysis abilities
(not to exceed five pages)
Interviews will be granted to finalists before the scholarship
is awarded.
Decision to be announced in March 2012.
Ms. Dorianna Phillips
Attorney Recruiting Administrator
Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt
1211 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1500-2000
Portland, OR 97204
503-796-2889 (direct)
503-796-2900 (fax)
dcphillips@schwabe.com
www.schwabe.com/recruitsummeronlineapply.aspx
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