Deadline:
June 13, 2025
Location(s)
United States of America
Overview
Baker Donelson is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where the individual differences among us are understood, respected and appreciated, recognized as sources of strength of the Firm, and valued as qualities that enrich the environment in which we work. Since 2008, we have awarded 39 diversity scholarships.
Details
With this in mind, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC will award three scholarships to three rising 2L law students who will complete their first year of law school by June 2025. Recipients will be awarded a minimum six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position for the summer of 2026 in one of our Firm’s offices. Additionally, each recipient will be awarded $20,000, to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses, which will be paid in two disbursements, conditioned on the following:
- $10,000 will be awarded after the completion of a 2L summer associate clerkship, and
- $10,000 will be awarded upon acceptance of an associate position and graduation from law school.
The recipients' office preferences will be taken into consideration, but final assignment will depend on the Firm's hiring needs. The recipients may split their summers with other law firms; however, they are required to work during the period that the other Summer Associates in that Baker Donelson office are working.
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Eligibility
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Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility
The application process is open to all law students enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school of any race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military service, disability, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law.
We consider all applications and consider the following factors in applicants:
- Have completed their first year of a full-time JD program with an anticipated graduation date of 2027 at the time of application.
- Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in their communities and/or in the legal profession.
- Academic and leadership achievements.
- Obstacles or challenges (financial or otherwise) encountered in advancing career objectives.
- Life experiences that have shaped values and professional goals.
- A desire to practice in a large law firm.
- Candidates may not be a recipient of a similar scholarship award from another firm.
Students whose background or experience contributes to the diversity of the legal profession are encouraged to apply.
Dates
Deadline: June 13, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Each recipient will be awarded $10,000 which will be paid during the student's third year of law school to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses. Additionally, recipients will be awarded a salaried 2L Summer Associate position in one of our offices. The recipients' office preferences will be taken into consideration, but final assignment will be according to the Firm's needs. The recipients may split their summers with other law firms; however, they are required to work during the period that the other Summer Associates in that Baker Donelson office are working.
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