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 diverse law students for their final year of law school. This year, we will award two scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each to 2L (rising 3L) diverse students graduating in Spring 2024 who have demonstrated academic excellence.
Eligibility
- Diverse, full-time law students graduating in Spring 2024 are eligible to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we consider candidates from all backgrounds and identities. We encourage individuals from historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups who self-identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and from varied socioeconomic statuses, including candidates who are the first in their families to attend college or pursue an advanced degree, as well as military veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply.
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
- Two letters of recommendation from academic instructors and/or employers
Submission Deadline
- February 1, 2024
How to Apply
Please email all materials to:
Erin Levin, Director of Attorney Recruiting & Development at elevin@hinshawlaw.com.
We further encourage applicants to learn more about the firm’s overall diversity initiatives at www.hinshawlaw.com/diversity.
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