{"id":15385,"date":"2019-12-15T09:53:43","date_gmt":"2019-12-15T15:53:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/?p=15385"},"modified":"2019-12-09T09:59:31","modified_gmt":"2019-12-09T15:59:31","slug":"paid-summer-fellowship-for-diverse-1ls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/index.php\/paid-summer-fellowship-for-diverse-1ls\/","title":{"rendered":"Paid Summer Fellowship for Diverse 1Ls"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LARRY D. THOMPSON LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM <\/span><\/div>\n
2019 – 2020 Program Description <\/span><\/div>\n
PAID Summer placements in Purchase or White Plains, NY; or Plano, Texas<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Applications are due January 17, 2020<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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As one of the world\u2019s leading food and beverage companies with over $63 billion in net revenue, PepsiCo leverages diversity and engagement as a competitive business advantage \u2013 one that fuels innovation, attracts world class talent, and fosters valuable relationships with customers, consumers, and the communities in which we operate worldwide. Accordingly, PepsiCo is proud to honor its former general counsel, Larry Thompson, with a summer fellowship designed to promote diversity in the legal profession and advance PepsiCo\u2019s commitment to supporting the development of professionals from diverse backgrounds. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Throughout his career, Mr. Thompson has been a steadfast champion of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and a mentor to diverse attorneys. While at PepsiCo, he began the company\u2019s outside counsel diversity initiative, which annually evaluates law firms to ensure that PepsiCo has the benefit of diverse legal representation from outside counsel. Prior to his tenure at PepsiCo, while serving as Deputy Attorney General, Mr. Thompson led the U.S. Department of Justice\u2019s diversity initiative to recruit a wide range of racial, ethnic, economic, and geographic backgrounds to the Department. Through this fellowship, PepsiCo is committed to continuing Mr. Thompson\u2019s legacy of advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Fellowship Program <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Larry D. Thompson Legacy of Leadership Fellowship Program will award up to four fellowships to first-year law students who will also be part of the 1L Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Scholars Program. Fellows will attend the 1L LCLD Scholars Summit in Atlanta, Georgia, June 2-4, 2020, and complete a 10-week program with PepsiCo in either Westchester County, New York or Plano, Texas, beginning on May 25, 2020. Thompson Fellows will receive a weekly stipend of $2,000. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Thompson Fellows in New York will rotate through PepsiCo\u2019s headquarters in Purchase and its North America Beverages offices in White Plains. Thompson Fellows in Texas will have the opportunity to work with both Frito Lay attorneys and corporate function attorneys based in Plano. The fellowship curriculum will include guest speakers, seminars and opportunities to work in various areas, such as: \u2022 Corporate Governance, Finance & Securities \u2022 Litigation \u2022 Mergers & Acquisitions \u2022 Employment \u2022 Intellectual Property \u2022 Regulatory \u2022 Public Policy & Government Affairs \u2022 Compliance & Ethics \u2022 Corporate Citizenship <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Each fellow will be assigned an attorney mentor, and all assignments will be distributed through a fellowship coordinator at each location. To learn more about the Program and hear from our past Fellows about their experiences at PepsiCo, please visit PepsiCo Larry D. Thompson Legacy of Leadership Fellowship 2017 Experience <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Qualifications <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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PepsiCo does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap or disability, or sexual orientation. All students who meet the required qualifications are eligible. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS \u2022 First-year law student (anticipated graduation date in 2022), in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school in the U.S. \u2022 Strong academic achievement \u2022 Excellence in oral and written communication skills \u2022 Contributions to promoting diversity in the legal profession <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Application & Deadline <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The following materials must be submitted as one combined .pdf file to\u00a0PepsiCoThompsonFellowshipProgram@pepsico.com<\/a> no later than January 17, 2020: \u2022 Cover letter \u2013 Please indicate preference between New York and Texas offices \u2022 Resume <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2019 – 2020 Program Description \u2022 Essay \u2013 In 1,500 words or less, please describe the impact of diversity in your life or how you contribute to promoting diversity in the legal profession \u2022 Transcript(s) for undergraduate and any other graduate work prior to law school (unofficial accepted) \u2022 If selected for an interview, candidates will be asked to provide first-semester law school grades \u2022 Optional: No more than one letter of recommendation from a professional or academic reference <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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About PepsiCo <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $63 billion in net revenue in 2017, driven by a complementary food and beverage portfolio that includes Frito-Lay, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Quaker and Tropicana. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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At the heart of PepsiCo is Performance with Purpose \u2013 our fundamental belief that the success of our company is inextricably linked to the sustainability of the world around us. We believe that continuously improving the products we sell, operating responsibly to protect our planet and empowering people around the world is what enables PepsiCo to run a successful global company that creates long-term value for society and our shareholders. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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For more information, visit http:\/\/www.pepsico.com<\/a>. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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