2025 Paul D. White Scholar (1L Summer Associate)

Baker & Hostetler, LLP | Washington, DC, United States

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Posted Date 11/12/2024
Description

Closing Date: 14th February, 2025

Description:

In tribute to Paul D. White, a pioneer in the legal profession and the firm's first Black partner, BakerHostetler offers a scholarship for students who have overcome obstacles in a way that demonstrates that they too have the attributes of a pioneer in the profession or have backgrounds or experiences that enable them to bring a unique perspective to client service.

Eligibility:
Law students who have overcome obstacles in a way that demonstrates that they have the attributes of a pioneer in the profession or have a background or experiences that enable them to bring a unique perspective to client service, and who have completed their 1L or 2L year at an ABA-accredited law school.

Submission Information
Complete and submit the following:
  • Online application
  • Current resume
  • Law school transcript (if your grades are not available, transcripts will be accepted at a later date)
  • Undergraduate transcript
  • References - List the names and contact information for your references (no more than three)
  • Personal statement – Your statement should discuss how you have overcome obstacles in a way that demonstrates that you have the attributes of a pioneer in the profession or the background or experiences you have had that would enable you to bring a unique perspective to client service.. Your statement should be double-spaced and no more than 500 words.

Application Deadlines
1L Applications for 2025 will be accepted November 11, 2024 - February 14, 2025.

Learn more about the Paul D. White Scholars Program here.

If you have any issues with this application, please contact Recruiting Coordinator, Kristen Bartlett, at kbartlett@bakerlaw.com.
Title
Associate / Attorney / Lawyer
Years of Experience
1-3 | 3-5 | 5-7 | 7+

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