Diversity Scholars Program

Purpose:  At the Legal Aid Society we believe excellence and diversity go hand in hand. Diversity produces different perspectives, richer thinking, creative solutions, and a collegial culture of mutual respect. In sum, it enhances our ability to represent clients whose basic human needs are threatened.

Through the Diversity Scholars Program at the Legal Aid Society we demonstrate our commitment to increase the number of minority attorneys who pursue a career in public interest law. The Diversity Scholars Program affords the opportunity for a minority law student to spend a summer with us assisting our attorney staff with legal problems faced by low-income families.

Eligibility:  To be selected as a Diversity Scholar at the Legal Aid Society, students must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school and intend to practice in the Louisville- area upon graduation. Students must have successfully completed the first year of a full-time J.D. program by May 2010, and must be able to spend 12 weeks during the summer to work full-time at the Legal Aid Society.

Award:  The Diversity Scholars Program awards a financial stipend of $3,500 to the Diversity Scholar. The stipend is paid in two installments – one half upon the beginning of the summer term, the remainder upon the conclusion of the 12 weeks.

Application:  To be considered for the Diversity Scholars Program, please complete and submit the application form, resume, unofficial or official law school transcript, and a personal statement to the Legal Aid Society, by Friday, February 26, 2010. Completed applications should be sent via email to the Executive Director, Jeffrey A. Been, at jbeen@laslou.org. Selection and notification of the Diversity Scholars will be completed by Friday, March 12, 2010.

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