1Ls: Butler Snow Diversity/Inclusivity Scholarship
THE BUTLER SNOW DIVERSITY/INCLUSIVITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW (for 1Ls)
At Butler Snow, we believe diversity and inclusivity are key drivers of innovation and creativity. We have long been committed to fostering, maintaining and celebrating an environment where creative solutions and new ideas are welcomed. Our firm culture is rooted in collaboration and partnership, and an inclusive and diverse environment is paramount to preserving that culture and delivering an elevated level of client service.
This dedication extends beyond our firm through our active participation in and sponsorship of diverse organizations and events domestically and internationally. We promote outreach through professional associations, mentoring, recruiting, sponsorships and networking. In addition, Butler Snow is pleased to offer a Diversity/Inclusivity Scholarship Fund. Scholarship details are below:
• Scholarships and Dollar Amount: The Firm will award up to 4 Butler Snow Diversity/Inclusivity Scholarships to incoming 1L’s annually. Recipients of the scholarship will receive a paid 1L summer associate position, plus a $2,500 scholarship to be distributed in August following their clerkship. These
scholarships are intended to allow the students to defray the cost of their continuing legal education.
• If a candidate accepts an offer to return and clerk with Butler Snow after their 2L year, the candidate would receive an additional $1,500 scholarship to be distributed in August following that 2L clerkship.
• Eligibility: A scholarship applicant must be diverse and have excellent undergraduate and law school academic performance, as well as leadership ability, personal and professional accomplishments, and a demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity.
Additional qualifications to be eligible include:
(1) be a full-time law student in the first-year of classes at an accredited law school; (2) apply and receive an offer to join Butler Snow’s summer associate program (3) indicate a potential interest in practicing with Butler Snow after graduation.
• Application Process: A completed application (available in the career services office) and a personal statement (500 words or less) should be completed to obtain the scholarship.
• Selection Process: Recipients will be selected based on a myriad of factors, including: (1) undergraduate and law school academic performance; (2) demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and contributing to the firm’s diversity goals; (3) personal achievement; (4) leadership ability; (5) strong oral and written skills; (6) community service; (7) commitment to succeed as a lawyer; and (7) the personal
statement.
Supporting fairness and fostering inclusivity isn’t just our responsibility. By dedicating our talent and resources to inclusivity, our clients, our communities and our firm grow stronger every day.
* The Application for this Scholarship is in the Career Services Office (see Ms. Walden or Ms. Hope).
The scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2019, but to be eligible, you must also apply for the Butler Snow Summer Associate position through Symplicity OCI (On Campus Interviews). Look under “SPRING OCI 2019 (Feb 4-8).” The on campus interviews will be held on February 8, but the job application deadline is January 27. Also, attend the Butler Snow Information Session/Lunch on January 15 at Noon in room 244 (RSVP in Symplicity by January 11th for your free NON-PIZZA lunch).
