Hinshaw has a longstanding commitment to ensuring that our firm reflects the diversity of the world in which we practice. We have a formal diversity initiative led by the firm’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee and boast a 50 percent diverse top management team. Our recruiting and hiring programs reflect a results-oriented commitment to diversity at Hinshaw.
Each year Hinshaw awards scholarship(s) to law students for their final year of law school. This year, we will award two scholarships in the amount of $5,000 each to 2L (rising 3L) students graduating in Spring 2027 who have articulated how their cultural background and scholastic achievements impact their perspectives in the legal community.
Eligibility
Full-time law students graduating in Spring 2027 are eligible to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider candidates from all demographics. The candidate should indicate which of the following Hinshaw offices they are interested in applying for: Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis.
Application Materials
- Resume
- Current law school transcript
- Personal statement (one page) describing your reasons for studying law, your career goals, and how your professional interests and goals align with the practice focus and culture of Hinshaw
Recommendations
- One letter of recommendation from an academic instructor or employer
Submission Deadline
- October 15, 2025
How to Apply
Please submit your application through our job openings site.
We further encourage applicants to learn more about the firm’s overall diversity initiatives at www.hinshawlaw.com/diversity.
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