Chapman is pleased to offer the fifth annual Chapman and Cutler LLP Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Diversity Scholarship. The recipient of the award will receive a $10,000 scholarship to be used to cover law school expenses. Applications are due by September 16, 2022. Students can access the application here.
Maynard H. Jackson Jr. was a public finance partner at Chapman and Cutler LLP from 1982 to 1990. He was the first African American mayor of Atlanta, serving three terms (1974-1982, 1990-1994), during which, among his many accomplishments, he instituted affirmative action programs to advance opportunities for minority-owned and women-owned businesses. After leaving office as mayor, he served as the first chairman of the Democratic National Committee’s Voting Rights Institute and subsequently founded the American Voters League.
At Chapman, we believe that diversity and inclusion create not only the foundation of our community but more effective solutions for our clients. We recognize the great responsibility to increase diversity in the legal profession and want to do our part, as we know the work is far from over.
As a part of our commitment to diversity, we are pleased to offer the fifth annual Chapman and Cutler LLP Maynard H. Jackson Jr. Diversity Scholarship. The recipient of the award will receive a $10,000 scholarship
(less any applicable withholdings and taxes) to be used to cover law school expenses.
ELIGIBILITY
■ Must be from a diverse background, including areas of racial
or ethnic diversity, gender identity, sexual orientation,
disability, or other areas of underrepresentation or otherwise
important diversity in the legal profession
■ Must be currently enrolled and in good academic standing at
an ABA-accredited law school
■ Must have an expected graduation date no later than spring
2024
■ Need not apply for and receive a Chapman summer
associate position in order to apply for the scholarship
Recipients of a diversity or similar award from another law firm are not eligible for this scholarship.
SELECTION CRITERIA
■ Academic Achievements
■ Community Service
■ Leadership Abilities
■ Communication Skills
■ Commitment to and Support of Diversity and Inclusion
Consistent with our broad and inclusive view of diversity, we will also consider additional criteria, such as military experience and demonstrated ability to overcome adversity (e.g., first-in-family college attendance or socioeconomic disadvantage). An interest in finance is preferred but not required.