At Blank Rome, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce is critical to first-in-class client service and business excellence. We are committed to a diversity of ideas, backgrounds, and experiences. This commitment drives our inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing
culture, and our investment in our people, clients, and communities.
We established the Blank Rome Diversity Scholars Program (“Blank Rome Scholars” or “BR Scholars” Program) in 2006 as a part of the firm’s priority to recruit, retain, and promote attorneys who add to our overall diversity, with a focus on increasing representation of attorneys from historically
underrepresented groups in the legal industry.
We are pleased to open this year’s applications to our 1L Blank Rome Diversity Scholars Program.
Selection Criteria
Any 1L Student (or 2L Evening Student) interested in our Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C., office who meets the following requirements:
• Belong to one or more historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, self-identify as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and/or have demonstrated a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in their communities;
• Possess strong academic and personal achievements; and
• Express commitment and passion in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal industry.
Program Benefits
Selected participants will receive the following:
• A full-salaried position in our 2023 Summer Associate Program
• A $25,000 scholarship paid in two installments toward second-year and third-year law school expenses
• Exclusive mentoring, professional development, and wellness programs
• Social networking events
• Involvement with DEI strategy projects
How to Apply
We are accepting applications from 1L students (and 2L evening students) through Friday, January 27, 2023. To apply online, please visit
www.BlankRome.com/DiversityScholars.
Application Requirements
• Current Resume
• Undergraduate and Graduate (if applicable) school transcripts
• Law School Transcript (following receipt of Fall 2022 grades)
• Two-page essay, answering the following: Please share with us how your personal experiences and skills can best position you to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the legal profession, community, and at Blank Rome.