Law School Scholarship Application

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1 Law School Scholarship Application Personal Information Name Last First M.I. Male Female Present Address Street City State Zip Telephone Primary Secondary Permanent Address (If Different) Street City State Zip Telephone Primary Secondary U.S. citizen or permanent resident? (Note: If you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you are not eligible for this scholarship) Mayer Brown Diversity Scholars Program 1

2 Race/Ethnic Origin : (please indicate all that apply) African American/Black Asian/Pacific Islander Caucasian/White Hispanic/Latino Native American Other (please specify): How did you hear about the Mayer Brown Scholarship? Career Services Office On-Campus Interview Mailing Advertisement Other (please specify): Mayer Brown office(s) at which you are interested in pursuing a summer associate position: Charlotte, NC Chicago, IL Houston, TX Los Angeles, CA New York, NY Palo Alto, CA Washington, DC address (This will be used as the primary means of correspondence in connection with the Mayer Brown Scholarship) Education Undergraduate School Year of Graduation Law School Year of Anticipated Graduation Have you been placed on academic probation or been required to withdraw from any school for academic reasons? Have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary action taken by any school or college, or are charges pending? Has your undergraduate or graduate course been interrupted for one or more terms for any reason? Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? Or is any charge pending against you for any crime other than a minor traffic violation? Have you ever been separated from a branch of the armed forces of the United States under conditions other than honorable? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please explain fully in a separate statement. By typing my name below, I hereby certify that (i) I am not an immediate family member of a Mayer Brown attorney or employee, and/or a firm client or employee of a firm client and (ii) to the best of my knowledge, the information provided by me in this application is complete and accurate. I understand that providing false, misleading or incomplete information will be the basis for denial or revocation of any scholarship funds awarded to me in connection with the scholarship applied for hereunder. I will promptly inform Mayer Brown, in writing, if there is any change in any of the facts provided herein. : Date: Mayer Brown Diversity Scholars Program 2

3 Personal Statements I. Please describe some of the actions you have taken individually or within organizations that you have been involved with that demonstrates your commitment to improving diversity in the legal profession (do not exceed 500 words and attach additional sheets if necessary). II. Please describe a situation in which you faced adverse conditions and how you overcame such conditions. In addition, please describe how the skills used in overcoming such adversity will assist you in the practice of law (do not exceed 500 words and attach additional sheets, if necessary): Mayer Brown Diversity Scholars Program 3

4 Appendix A RELEASE FORM Diversity Scholars Program Law School Scholarship The undersigned hereby confirms that he/she has submitted an application for a Mayer Brown Diversity Scholars Program Law School Scholarship (the Law School Scholarship ). As consideration for receipt of the Law School Scholarship, the undersigned hereby grants Mayer Brown, Wickersham & Taft ( Mayer Brown ) the right to use in all media, the name, photograph, biography and excerpts of, and from, the undersigned s scholarship application in connection with (i) the Law School Scholarship, (ii) publicity about the Diversity Scholars Program, (iii) newsletters, (iv) brochures and (v) other materials. The undersigned hereby acknowledges and agrees that the execution of this Release does not obligate Mayer Brown to (i) select the undersigned as a scholarship recipient or (ii) publish the undersigned s information or other materials. The undersigned hereby consents to the use of any information about the undersigned and the undersigned s application, as stated and described herein, and agrees with the provisions of this Release. : Date: Mayer Brown Diversity Scholars Program 4

5 Application Checklist Prior to submitting your application, please make sure each of the following is included with your submission: A completed and signed application; A copy of your most current resume; A certified copy of your law school transcript; A writing sample; and A signed Release (Appendix A to Application) Eligibility Requirements In order to be eligible for a Mayer Brown Law School Scholarship, at the time of application, an applicant must meet all of the following requirements: be a full-time student, who is pursuing a J.D. degree at an ABA accredited law school ( Participating Law Schools ); have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4.0 grading scale) at a Participating Law School; have no more than two full years of law school remaining until graduation from law school; be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States of America; participate in Mayer Brown s upcoming Summer Associate program; receive and accept an offer of full-time employment following participation in the firm s Summer Associate program; not be the recipient of a scholarship from another law firm for the school year in which the Mayer Brown Law School Scholarship will be awarded; not be an immediate family member of a Mayer Brown attorney or employee; and not be a firm client or an employee of a firm client. Selection Criteria The selection committee will make awards to students who have demonstrated the following: Academic achievement; Strong leadership skills; An ability to overcome adversity; A commitment to improving diversity in law school and the legal profession; A commitment to community service; A sincere interest in participating in Mayer Brown s Summer Associate Program; and Strong writing and communication skills. We will ask each applicant to submit a written statement that describes how they will support the Firm s diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have any questions regarding the Mayer Brown Law School Scholarship or the application process, please contact us via at diversityscholars@mayerbrown.com. Mayer Brown Diversity Scholars Program 5