Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Diversity Scholarship Program
The Procter & Gamble Company/Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Diversity Scholarship Information •
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Diversity Scholarship InformationDiversity Scholarships Dinsmore & Shohl LLP continues to search for members of groups traditionally under-represented to promote diversity in the legal profession. For more information about Dinsmore & Shohl LLP's diversity initiatives, please see our
Diversity Page. The Diversity Scholarships are open to current first- and second-year law students with a demonstrated record of academic or professional achievement and leadership qualities. Applicants may be minorities or individuals who contribute meaningfully to diversity in their communities.
The Procter & Gamble Company/Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Diversity Scholarship The Procter & Gamble Company and Dinsmore & Shohl LLP are seeking candidates for a unique new program that includes clerking at the two organizations and a $10,000 scholarship.
The chosen student will spend six weeks as a paid summer clerk in the legal department of The Procter & Gamble Company's worldwide headquarters in Cincinnati and another six weeks in Dinsmore & Shohl LLP’s Cincinnati office. A mentor from each organization will provide professional and personal development assistance.
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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Diversity Scholarships Dinsmore & Shohl LLP also offers a number of scholarships of up to $10,000 with paid summer associate positions to qualified applicants.
Scholarship recipients will be Summer Associates in one of the firm’s offices during the summer and will be assigned a mentor - a Dinsmore & Shohl LLP lawyer - at the time the scholarship is awarded. The mentor will be available to the Scholar as a dedicated resource to assist with professional development.
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Deadlines
Deadline for second-year students is between July 15 and September 15; first-year students must submit applications between December 1 and December 31.
Candidates may submit completed application to:
Jennifer L. Stark
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Manager of Legal Recruiting
255 E. 5th Street, Suite 1900
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 977-8488
Diversity Scholarship Recipients
Eric Foster - 2008 Summer Associate, Cincinnati Office
The Summer Associate Program at Dinsmore & Shohl provided me with a comprehensive view of the legal profession. From the outset, the firm's level of commitment to providing a rewarding summer experience was evident. Dinsmore & Shohl planned a vast array of social events, panel discussions and work opportunities that revealed the firm's depth and breadth. Beyond the mere administrative aspects of the program, there was a high degree of personal commitment throughout the firm.
Senior Partners provided anecdotal perspectives on topics from client development to changes in the legal field. Social events and open door policies enabled me to interact with associates and partners at various stages of their career. Formal mentoring established a means of constant feedback and a perspective of the day-to-day details of associate life. Most importantly, projects came from a variety of practice areas enabling me to gain first hand knowledge of many interesting areas of the law. The confluence of personal interactions and varied projects yielded a complete experience that has helped me to construct a realistic understanding of the skills necessary to build a successful legal practice. This understanding will be invaluable to me as I develop my career in the practice of law.
Brandon James - 2008 Fall Associate, Cincinnati Office
I think we all hear the story that individual attention is lacking at large firms. I thought I would be placed out on an island and would have to sink or swim all alone. I was attracted to Dinsmore because I thought the size would give me a better opportunity to get individualized attention while still working for one of the largest firms in the city.
I was very pleased with the attention I received from Dinsmore & Shohl attorneys. People went out of their way to ask me if I needed help and to include me in the department's activities that weren't part of the summer associate program.
The attorneys helped me find work that interested me. I mentioned that I was interested in corporate work and within hours, I was moved to the corporate department. Once there, the attorneys made sure I knew I could come to them with any questions about the work. They created an environment where I felt comfortable. With my mind at ease, I could concentrate on producing my best work.
Deanna Atchley - Summer Associate, Louisville Office
I honestly didn't know what to expect before I got to Dinsmore & Shohl. In law school, you hear horror stories about law firms with abrasive and impersonal attorneys. Dinsmore & Shohl isn't like that at all. I gained so many practical skills from attorneys at Dinsmore & Shohl, ranging from how to structure the summary of the case in an appellate brief to how to prepare for a deposition. My legal writing and research skills were also sharpened through challenging projects.
I've had two wonderful summers at Dinsmore & Shohl. I am grateful that I was able to become involved in such a wide range of cases in the Louisville office. From prison abuse litigation to personal jurisdiction inquiries, I learned a great deal through my summers at Dinsmore & Shohl.