(Memphis, TN/May 6, 2008) The law firm of Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC, is pleased to announce a new scholarship program for diverse law school students.
The Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship Program will award three scholarships annually to minority law school students who have completed their first year of law school. Baker Donelson will award each recipient a salaried second year summer associate position in one of the Firm's offices, and, after the completion of the summer associate position, a $10,000 scholarship during the students' third year of law school.
"Baker Donelson is committed to ensuring that both our Firm and our profession are represented by attorneys with a diversity of backgrounds. Enhancing opportunities for diverse law school students is crucial to fulfilling that commitment," said Mark A. Baugh, Chair of Baker Donelson's Diversity Committee. "This program not only helps minority students defray the cost of law school, but also offers them the opportunity to acquire valuable experience in the legal profession through a paid summer associate position."
Applications for the Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship Program are currently being accepted and are due by June 23. Students interested in applying should contact Rebecca Simon, the Firm's Director of Recruiting, at rsimon@bakerdonelson.com.
For more information, go to our Diversity page and click on the "Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarships" link.