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For First Year Law Students: Apply for a 1L Scholars Position

Law students who are selected to participate in LCLD’s 1L Scholar program will gain invaluable insights and experience as they learn alongside attorneys from LCLD Member organizations.

2025 1L Scholar opportunities are currently available on the LCLD Job Board. Review the steps below to apply.


Contact

Jennifer Tobin

Job Title
PIPELINE PROGRAM MANAGER

Email
[email protected]
Phone
973.600.7296

Tucker Morris

Job Title
PROGRAMS SPECIALIST

Email
[email protected]
Phone
434.989.7256

Program Benefits

Since launching in 2011, 1L Scholars has put thousands of young attorneys on a path to leadership through law school and beyond. Participation in the program:

  • Exposes Scholars to client business early in their careers
  • Prepares Scholars for the culture of both law firms and corporate legal departments
  • Gives law students from diverse backgrounds a unique summer experience and a supportive peer network

How to Apply for 1L Scholars Summer Positions.

We welcome first-year law students from diverse backgrounds to apply for this opportunity to spend a summer working with successful attorneys from LCLD Member organizations.

Note that to be eligible as a 1L Scholar, you must be enrolled as a first-year law student and in good standing at an ABA-approved school.

SUMMER 2025 JOB OPPORTUNITIES ARE OPEN. REVIEW THE STEPS BELOW AND APPLY THROUGH THE JOB BOARD.



  1. Apply

    Apply directly to desired LCLD Member firms and corporations. (If you have questions about any of the job opportunities, use the contact information listed for that organization.)

  2. Get Selected

    Each Member organization will independently identify, select, and hire its 1L Scholar(s).

  3. Register for the Virtual Experience

    If you are selected as a 1L Scholar, LCLD will reach out to you with information on how to register yourself for the forthcoming Virtual Experience.

  4. Prepare

    If selected, prepare to spend your summer with that LCLD Member organization working side-by-side with top attorneys, learning new skills, and building networks!