Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, one of the largest law firms in the Midwest, is pleased to offer once again its Diversity Scholarship Program.
In addition to working as a salaried Summer Associate in one of Dinsmore’s offices, recipients will receive a scholarship between $5,000 and $10,000. Recipients will also be assigned a mentor who will serve as a dedicated resource for professional development.
We are specifically seeking applicants who have a strong record of academic or professional achievement, demonstrated leadership qualities, and a meaningful commitment to diversity.
Second-year students may apply between July 25, 2011 and September 15, 2011. First-year students may apply between December 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.
We are also pleased to offer a unique opportunity for one first-year law student with global consumer products company Procter & Gamble. One first-year scholarship recipient will be a salaried Summer Associate for both P&G and Dinsmore, splitting a 12-week period between both organizations’ Cincinnati, Ohio offices. Interested first-year students may also apply for this opportunity between December 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011.
Diversity Scholarship Application
Submit your completed application to:
Jennifer L. Stark
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Manager of Legal Recruiting
255 E. 5th Street, Suite 1900
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 977-8488 - Phone
(513) 977-8141 - Fax
dinsmore.legalrecruiting@dinsmore.com
The Summer Associate Program at Dinsmore & Shohl provided me with a comprehensive view of the legal profession. From the outset, the firm's level of commitment to providing a rewarding summer experience was evident. Dinsmore & Shohl planned a vast array of social events, panel discussions and work opportunities that revealed the firm's depth and breadth. Beyond the mere administrative aspects of the program, there was a high degree of personal commitment throughout the firm.
Senior Partners provided anecdotal perspectives on topics from client development to changes in the legal field. Social events and open door policies enabled me to interact with associates and partners at various stages of their career. Formal mentoring established a means of constant feedback and a perspective of the day-to-day details of associate life. Most importantly, projects came from a variety of practice areas enabling me to gain first hand knowledge of many interesting areas of the law. The confluence of personal interactions and varied projects yielded a complete experience that has helped me to construct a realistic understanding of the skills necessary to build a successful legal practice. This understanding will be invaluable to me as I develop my career in the practice of law.
Eric Foster
Associate, Intellectual Property
Cincinnati