Amount: $25,000+
Deadline: Varies (typically early summer)
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
Gibson Dunn offers diversity scholarships to first-year law students from underrepresented backgrounds who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential. It includes a paid summer associate position.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: Competitive
- Demographic: Students from groups historically underrepresented in the legal profession
- Rising 2L law students
- Commitment to diversity
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Writing sample
Timeline
Applications typically open in spring. Deadline in early summer. Interviews in summer.
Tips
Emphasize your unique background, academic achievements, and contributions to diversity. Tailor your application to the firm's values.