Richard Mintz Diversity Fellowship
At Mintz, we strive to create an environment where people from all backgrounds are positioned for success. As part of our commitment to promoting diversity at the firm, and in the legal profession, we have awarded diversity scholarships to exemplary law students of all backgrounds each year since 2010. The scholarships are given to community-minded law students from all backgrounds who have shown academic excellence and commitment to diversity. Its namesake, Richard Mintz (1921 – 2011), the firm’s longest serving partner and the son of a founding partner, was known for his passion for people and his commitment to creating a progressive workplace.
Opportunities are available for students interested in working in our Litigation, Corporate, and Intellectual Property sections. Students select their practice area of preference and are immersed in the section during the summer.
2L Richard Mintz Diversity Program
Each summer students applying to Mintz’s Summer Associate Program have the option to indicate consideration for the Richard Mintz 2L Diversity Program through our general application. In partnership with our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team, 2L Diversity Scholars will participate in additional training and engagement opportunities and be eligible for a scholarship totaling $50,000.
Program Details & Benefits
- Fellows will be fully integrated into Mintz’s 9-week summer program and compensated at Mintz’s standard summer associate salary.
- Each 2L Diversity Fellow is eligible to receive a return offer to Mintz as a First Year Associate.
- Scholarship funds for the 2L Fellowship total $50,000 per recipient.
- Fellows have DE&I specific programming throughout the summer.
- Applicants are asked to submit with the application materials 1-page statement reflecting on one of the following:
- Describe how you would contribute to advancing the firm’s goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.
- Using specific examples, please explain how your personal, academic, and/or professional background and experiences will allow you to offer a diverse perspective to our team and the clients we serve.
