Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce its 2023 Diversity Scholarship Program for law students committed to supporting diversity in the legal profession.
Primarily designed to increase the number of diverse law students interested in summer and long-term employment with Nelson Mullins, the scholarship program fits squarely into the Firm’s commitment to inclusive excellence and robust diversity in all aspects of Firm life.
Awardees will receive a $10,000 scholarship and a salaried summer associate position at one of the Firm’s 30 offices. (Placement will be determined on a case-by-case basis.) The scholarship may be used toward law school tuition, fees and selected school-related costs such as books and course materials. Up to five scholarships will be awarded for the summer associate class of 2023.
This merit based program is open to 2L students in a full-time JD program (with expected graduation in 2024). Applicants are considered across several factors, including:
• Academic achievement at an ABA accredited law school
• Commitment to diversity within the legal profession
• Excellent writing, research, and interpersonal skills (including an ability to work in and lead diverse groups, recognize and understand multiple perspectives, and promote collaboration)
• Not a recipient of a similar diversity award from another law firm for the same time period
• Commitment to spend at least eight weeks with the firm as a summer associate