Carlson Caspers’ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Program awards up to two $5,000 scholarships each academic year to prospective law students who identify as being an underrepresented group in the legal profession.
Eligibility:
- Undergraduate or higher degree in computer science, chemistry, engineering, life sciences, or physics (or expect to obtain such degree in 2024).
- Applied to or been accepted to an ABA-accredited law school.
- Will begin the first year of law school in the Fall of 2024. The scholarship funds will be available with proof of attendance during the first semester/quarter.
- Intends to practice intellectual property law in the Twin Cities upon graduation from law school.
- An applicant has not received a diversity scholarship from any other law firm.
For our 2024/2025 DE&I Scholarship the application deadline is Friday, August 16, 2024.
To apply: Fill in the application below from your computer or mobile device.
Attach your résumé, official transcripts, and a personal statement. Be sure to save and print a copy of the application for your records.
Click “Submit Application” when you have finished and send the requested materials.
What happens next:
In August, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee members carefully review all of the applicants’ qualifications, followed by a telephone call, and virtual interview. They will determine the scholarship honorees in late summer before the first year of law school.