Role OverviewThe Stinson LLP 1L Equity Fellowship provides substantial tuition and expense assistance, a dedicated attorney mentor, and a paid Summer Associate position. The Fellowship is designed to support 1L students in their academic and professional development. The Fellowship is a two-year program, with the first year as a 1L Summer Associate and the second year as a 2L Summer Associate.
What You Will Do
As a 1L Summer Associate, you will work on various projects, attend training sessions, and participate in firm events. You will also have the opportunity to develop your legal writing and communication skills. As a 2L Summer Associate, you will continue to work on projects, attend training sessions, and participate in firm events. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills in areas of the law that match the firm's practice areas.
Why It Might Be a Fit
We are looking for 1L students who are strong academically, have effective legal writing skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and outstanding interpersonal skills. We also value community involvement, work experience, and a commitment to practicing law in the firm location(s) in which the candidate is seeking a Summer Associate position.
Requirements
- 1L student
- Strong academic record as an undergraduate, graduate (if applicable), and law school student
- Effective legal writing skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Community involvement
- Work experience
- Interest in areas of the law that match the firm's practice areas
- Commitment to practicing law in the firm location(s) in which the candidate is seeking a Summer Associate position
Benefits
- Substantial tuition and expense assistance
- Dedicated attorney mentor
- Paid Summer Associate position
- $15,000 in law school tuition and expense assistance following successful completion of the 1L Summer Associate Program
- Additional $15,000 in law school tuition and expense assistance after successful completion of the 2L Summer Associate Program and the Fellow's acceptance of a full-time associate position
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