Diversity and inclusion are two core values which guide all that we do at Vinson & Elkins. Since our success ultimately depends on developing exceptional legal talent, Vinson & Elkins is committed to attracting and retaining the finest lawyers from all backgrounds and perspectives. To that end, we are pleased to continue offering our Diversity Fellowship. The fellowship provides $7,000, in two $3,500 installments, paid at the beginning of the second and third years of law school, to four first-year law students from historically underrepresented groups in the legal profession. In addition, the Diversity Fellows will be considered for the V&E summer associate program in the Austin, Dallas, or Houston offices during the summer after the recipients’ first year of law school.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible to become a Vinson & Elkins Diversity Fellow, students must attend and be in good standing at an American Bar Association accredited law school. Only law students with an anticipated graduation year of 2013 and joint degree candidates who will receive their degrees in 2014 may apply. Eligible students must (i) be a member of a racial/ethnic group which has been historically underrepresented in the legal profession (i.e. Asian, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino, Multiracial, and Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander),(ii) have a strong undergraduate and law school record, (iii) possess excellent writing skills, and (iv) demonstrate interest in working in a law firm setting.
For nearly a century, Vinson & Elkins’ has provided smart legal counsel to corporate clients in a multitude of industries. With more than 780 lawyers in 14 offices in financial centers, energy hubs, and political capitals across the globe, V&E’s vast resources are mobilized rapidly and efficiently to solve our clients’ most challenging matters. Clients include public and private companies, financial institutions, municipalities, governments of sovereign nations, entrepreneurs, families and individuals.
Vinson & Elkins is recognized as a national, top-tier law firm in the 2010 U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firm” rankings. In addition, V&E was named among the 2011 "The 20 Best Law Firms for Diversity" on Vault's annual list, among the 2009 "Top 50 Best Law Firms for Women,” according to Working Mother Magazine and Flex-Time Lawyers, and among the top 100 law firms for diversity, according to both the Multicultural Law and the Minority Law Journal.
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