Latham & Watkins is once again pleased to announce the Latham Diversity Scholars Program which will award a $10,000 non-renewable scholarship to each of four second-year law students for use during their third year of law school (2010-2011). Factors considered in choosing the Latham Diversity Scholars will include a candidate\u2019s:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Ability and commitment to contribute to the diversity objectives of global law firms;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Life experiences that have shaped values and that provide a unique perspective, including any obstacles or challenges faced in choosing or pursuing law as a profession;<\/p>\n
\u2022 Academic and\/or leadership achievements; and<\/p>\n
\u2022 Desire to practice in a global law firm environment.<\/p>\n
Students will be asked to submit an application form, personal statement, resume and official or unofficial law school transcript by September 15, 2009<\/strong>. This scholarship is not contingent upon receiving or accepting an offer of employment at Latham. Rather, it is open to all law students in the hope that greater diversity among the attorneys at large law firms will benefit the entire profession. Recipients will be announced in the spring of 2010.<\/p>\n The Latham Diversity Scholars Program, among other outreach efforts by Latham\u2019s Diversity Hiring Sub-Committee, enhances Latham\u2019s efforts to recruit and hire diverse summer clerks and attorneys.<\/p>\n