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For First Year Law Students: Apply for a 1L Scholars Position

Law students who are selected to participate in LCLD’s 1L Scholar program will gain invaluable insights and experience as they learn alongside attorneys from LCLD Member organizations.


Search and Apply for 2024 1L Scholar Opportunities

Contact

Nancy Richardson

Job Title
PIPELINE PROGRAM MANAGER

Email
[email protected]
Phone
804.399.2985

Tanner Watts

Job Title
PROGRAMS SPECIALIST

Email
[email protected]
Phone
804.489.8599

Program Benefits

Since launching in 2011, 1L Scholars has put thousands of young attorneys on a path to leadership through law school and beyond. Participation in the program:

  • Exposes Scholars to client business early in their careers
  • Prepares Scholars for the culture of both law firms and corporate legal departments
  • Gives law students from diverse backgrounds a unique summer experience and a supportive peer network

How to Apply for 1L Scholars Summer Positions.

We welcome first-year law students from underrepresented backgrounds to apply for this opportunity to spend a summer working with successful attorneys from LCLD Member organizations.

Note that to be eligible as a 1L Scholar, you must be enrolled as a first-year law student and in good standing at an ABA-approved school.

SUMMER 2024 JOB OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOW OPEN. REVIEW THE STEPS BELOW AND USE THE JOB BOARD LINK TO APPLY.



  1. Apply

    Apply directly to desired LCLD Member firms and corporations. (If you have questions about any of the job opportunities, use the contact information listed for that organization.)

  2. Get Selected

    Each Member organization will independently identify, select, and hire its 1L Scholar(s).

  3. Register for the Virtual Experience

    If you are selected as a 1L Scholar, LCLD will reach out to you with information on how to register yourself for the forthcoming Virtual Experience.

  4. Prepare

    If selected, prepare to spend your summer with that LCLD Member organization working side-by-side with top attorneys, learning new skills, and building networks!