{"id":30541,"date":"2023-11-16T10:36:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T16:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/?p=30541"},"modified":"2023-11-15T10:48:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T16:48:19","slug":"1ls-shook-scholars-institute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/index.php\/1ls-shook-scholars-institute\/","title":{"rendered":"1Ls: Shook Scholars Institute"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Shook Scholars Institute, April 3\u20135, 2024 <\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Mentorship \u2022 Trial practice \u2022 Skills development<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Shook is excited to host a select group of first-year law students at the Shook Scholars Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, April 3\u20135, 2024. The Shook Scholars Institute is an innovative, three-day diversity and inclusion-focused development program concentrated on litigation and trial skills, leadership, and career success competencies. Student travel, lodging, and meals will be provided by Shook.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Program Highlights: <\/strong>What You Can Expect from Us<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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At Shook, inclusion is about creating a space where everyone belongs. We recognize that the varied perspectives and experiences found in a diverse and inclusive workplace create a broader, richer environment, producing innovative solutions for our clients. Program highlights include: \u2022 Interactive, small-group setting led by Shook\u2019s attorneys; \u2022 Trial practice program led by former judge; \u2022 Mock interviews with Shook\u2019s attorneys; \u2022 Panel sessions on lawyering skills, leadership, and success strategies; \u2022 Social events and networking opportunities<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Eligibility <\/strong>Requirements and Selection Criteria<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The application process is open to all first-year law students enrolled full-time and in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school. A selection committee will evaluate all applications, considering the criteria below: \u2022 Demonstrated academic performance and leadership achievements. \u2022 Significant personal achievements and strong community involvement. \u2022 Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion and equity in the legal profession and\/or community. \u2022 Sincere interest in practicing at a top civil litigation firm. Students may apply through our website starting November 1. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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All applications are due by January 31.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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What We Need from You: <\/strong>The application process requires a completed online application, resume, law school transcript and a one-page essay explaining how you demonstrate achievement of the Shook Scholars Institute selection criteria and how you will contribute to the advancement of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and\/or community. <\/span>You may submit an application before receiving your first-semester transcript; however, as soon as you receive it, please email rbonsee@shb.com.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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APPLY HERE:https:\/\/www.shb.com\/careers\/law-students\/shook-scholars-institute<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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