Amount: $20,000+
Deadline: Varies (typically early summer)
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
The Paul, Weiss Diversity Scholarship is awarded to exceptional first-year law students from diverse backgrounds. It includes a summer associate position and a financial award.
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
Demonstrate your academic excellence, leadership skills, and unique experiences that contribute to diversity. Research the firm's practice areas.