The Silver Scholar Program is a scholarship award for first- and second-year law school students which is designed to increase diversity within our Firm and the legal profession. Students selected to be Silver Scholars will receive a summer associate position at Proskauer and be eligible for a cash award of up to $30,000 payable in installments. First and second-year law students can apply.
The award is named after Edward Silver, the first elected Chairman of Proskauer and a premier labor lawyer of his time. The program reflects and is an outgrowth of Ed's lifelong commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.
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"Many firms describe their culture as collegial, while at Proskauer my interactions felt more familial. Proskauer wanted to invest in me."
Genesis, Former Silver Scholar and Current Associate
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"Proskauer thinks critically about community internally as well as contributing to the surrounding community through pro bono and CSR efforts."
Ayisha, Former Silver Scholar and Proskauer Alumna
Program Details
To receive the entire award, the student must:
- Accept an offer to participate in the summer associate program;
- Successfully complete Proskauer’s summer associate program during their 1L summer;
- Return to Proskauer for their 2L summer and successfully complete a joint summer associate program with Proskauer and one of Proskauer’s key clients; and
- Receive and accept an offer to join our firm as an associate
Applications are now closed (February 15, 2022).
To receive the entire award, the student must:
- Accept an offer to participate in the summer associate program;
- Successfully complete the summer associate program; and
- Receive and accept an offer to join our Firm as an associate
Applications are now closed (August 15, 2022).
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
- U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
- Member of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession, including, law students who are members of racial and/or ethnic minority groups, are differently abled, or are from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds
- Enrollment in a full-time program at an ABA-accredited law school
- Outstanding undergraduate and law school academic achievement
- Demonstrate leadership qualities
- Active involvement in the community
The online application process will ask for the following materials:
- Resume
- Undergraduate and law school transcripts
- A legal writing sample
- A personal statement of not more than 500 words that address the following questions:
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Why is diversity important to you?
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How have you been a leader and advanced diversity in your community?
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How can diversity be improved in the legal profession?
- The names of three (3) references who can attest to the applicant's character and work and/or academic performance
In addition to the above materials, the applicant may submit or the selection committee may request a recommendation letter in support of the application. Please note that the entire application must be completed in order to qualify. Students selected for further consideration will be asked to meet with members of our selection committee.
Applications are now closed.
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If you have any additional questions, please email silverscholar@proskauer.com.
At Proskauer, diversity and inclusion are core values that go hand-in-hand with teamwork, respect and professional fulfillment. A diverse workforce enables us to hire from a competitive pool of the best candidates and offer the highest quality service to our clients. Hiring, retaining and promoting diverse professionals enables Proskauer to be a top-tier firm by making us a better and more attractive place to work.
