Paul Hastings is a leading international law firm that provides innovative legal solutions to many of the world's top financial institutions and Fortune Global 500 companies. With 18 offices across Asia, Europe, and the U.S., we have the global reach and extensive capabilities to provide personalized service wherever our clients' needs take us.
Diversity is a fundamental part of the Paul Hastings story. When the firm first opened, our founding partners correctly believed that diverse talent would give the firm a competitive advantage. Over the past 50 years, Paul Hastings has established itself as one of the world's leading law firms and a leader in global diversity.
As a recognized leader in diversity, Paul Hastings is committed to supporting programs that strengthen the diversity pipeline in order to help promote and foster diversity in the firm and the legal profession as a whole. Over the years, we have sponsored several pipeline programs and the scholarship opportunity available through Law Preview simply expands that pipeline by providing admitted law students with a solid foundation upon which to begin their studies. We are proud to offer this unique opportunity to support students admitted to University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Paul Hastings Law Preview Scholarship Criteria
To be eligible to become a Paul Hastings Law Preview Scholarship recipient, applicants must be enrolled to begin classes at University of Pennsylvania Law School in the fall of 2012. In keeping with our firm's commitment to improving diversity in the legal profession, preference will be given to (i) a member of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession; (ii) a member of the LGBT community; and/or (iii) first in their immediate family (excluding siblings) to attend college..
Applications will be accepted now until May 10, 2012. A selection panel will evaluate all completed applications, and scholarship recipients will be notified via email by June 1, 2012.
If you plan to attend University of Pennsylvania Law School and meet the scholarship criteria, complete the online application before the scholarship deadline.
We have decided to invest in the Law Preview Scholars Program because it helps position students to excel during the all-important 1L year and supports the last, critical section of the diversity pipeline by providing a solid foundation upon which students can launch their legal careers. We are proud to participate in this scholarship program and hope to make a real difference in the lives of diverse students attending Penn Law.
UNIV. OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW SCHOOL
Attending PENN LAW SCHOOL and meet the scholarship criteria? Complete the online application before 5.10.12.