Reed Smith is proud to be a member of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). The LCLD is made up of more than 275 corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners working to build a more open and diverse legal profession. As a member of the LCLD, our Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Richmond, and Tysons offices are pleased to participate in the 1L LCLD Scholars Program, which is designed to strengthen the legal pipeline by expanding the number of opportunities for diverse first-year law students. The program offers students the opportunity to work side-by-side with our lawyers as part of our Summer Associate Program.
In addition to that valuable professional experience our 1L LCLD Scholars will gain working with Reed Smith attorneys and clients, this program also introduces participants to the value of relationships and building networks with LCLD Members. Added benefits for 1L LCLD Scholars include:
- 2023 1L LCLD Scholars Virtual Summit, May 23-25, 2023, designed specifically for 1L Scholars, focusing on leadership, relationship building, and career development strategies. The summit will include sessions on personality type in the workplace, law firm mechanics, and wellness.
- 1L LCLD Scholars will have an opportunity to participate in a Resume and Interview Writing workshop as well as Virtual Mock Interviews with attorneys from LCLD Member law firms.
- Networking opportunities via a LinkedIn group dedicated to articles and discussions relevant to all 1L LCLD Scholars.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness
- Current 1L law student in good standing
- Top academic performance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Community involvement
- Work experience
To apply, please visit our Careers Website and complete an online application.