The HuntonAK Pathfinders Scholarship program has been established to attract outstanding first-generation law students to the private practice of law while helping these students be successful in law school through both work and mentorship experiences afforded by the program. Our HuntonAK Pathfinders program is a 10 week paid Summer Clerkship for 2L students and a stipend during the school year, as outlined below. Hunton Andrews Kurth is committed to recruiting, retaining and advancing diverse lawyers and our HuntonAK Pathfinders Scholarship program is one of the many programs we have implemented to contribute toward enhancing the diversity of our firm and profession. Students interested in applying to this program are required to submit a First Generation statement, which explains their first generation law student experience and what motivated them to consider law as a profession, along with their application materials.
Eligibility
Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for this opportunity:
Currently enrolled as a second-year law student in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school; and
Top 33% of Law School Class
First Generation Law Student (defined as a first person in your immediate family to receive postsecondary education)
Legally eligible to work in the United States.
Application Process
You will need to upload the following materials electronically to complete your application:
Cover letter (please indicate your interest in the program and location)
Resume
Law School Transcript
First Generation Law School Student Statement (500 words or less)
Applications should be received no later than July 15th, 2022. Interviews will be scheduled during July/August 2022. EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability.
2L Potential Scholarship $25,000
$8,333 After acceptance of 2L Offer
$8,333 After acceptance for Entry Level Offer
$8,334 Upon joining the firm full time
Job #003057 (If you wish to submit an application, this number will be necessary for your online submission.)
If you have questions about this position or the application process, Jocelyn Sommers, Lawyer Recruiting Administrator for the Richmond office.
If you require accommodation or assistance to complete the online application process, please contact Lindsay Monnat, Manager of Lawyer Recruiting & Development, +1 214 979 3007, and Fountain Place, 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700, Dallas, TX 75202. When you contact Lindsay Monnat, please identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. We will assist you promptly.
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At Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP we believe that the practice of law is a service to society. More than 1,800 lawyers and professional staff worldwide are dedicated to the firm’s core values of integrity, quality, hard work, service, economic reward and collegiality. We recruit lawyers and professional staff from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, and we value the diversity they bring to the firm. In addition to providing unique professional development opportunities, Hunton Andrews Kurth offers creative work/life programs designed to meet today’s challenges. Pro bono service is strongly encouraged, and our lawyers play an active role within their communities. If you relish challenge, opportunities for professional growth, and the rewarding experience that comes from working at a first-rate law firm, consider Hunton Andrews Kurth.
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