Houston Office | 2025 1L LCLD Scholar |Transactions|

Job highlights
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Qualifications
Interest in practicing law after graduation in one of our U.S. offices;
A record of excellent academic achievement, as reflected in undergraduate and law school transcripts;
Demonstrated leadership abilities and interpersonal skills;
Demonstrated commitment to promoting the Firm’s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the community during college, law school or otherwise;
Ability to bring a unique perspective to the Firm based on an applicant’s experiences as an individual, including the challenges overcome, skills built, or lessons learned that have shaped the applicant’s identity; and
Describe your involvement in efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the community and/or legal profession, including during college, law school or otherwise
Benefits
As a 1L LCLD Scholar, there is also the potential to receive a $10,000 scholarship if you complete our 1L program and receive and accept an offer to return for the 2L summer associate program, and an additional $40,000 total, paid in installments, if you complete our 2L program and receive and accept an offer of full-time employment
The 2025 summer associate salary will be based on a pro-rata calculation of entry-level associate compensation, which is currently $225,000
Job description
We are currently accepting applications from first-year law students interested in Transactions who would like to be considered for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) 1L Scholars Program as part of our firmwide 2025 Summer Associate Program. Students are encouraged to apply in accordance with their law school's recruiting guidelines.

Winston & Strawn’s 1L Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Scholars program is a unique opportunity for selected 1L law students to gain early experience working with world-class attorneys while developing strong mentoring relationships. LCLD Scholars at Winston have an opportunity to attend the LCLD Scholars Summit, participate in the firm’s annual LCLD 1L Scholars Roundtable, and spend part of the summer working directly with one of our clients. As a 1L LCLD Scholar, there is also the potential to receive a $10,000 scholarship if you complete our 1L program and receive and accept an offer to return for the 2L summer associate program, and an additional $40,000 total, paid in installments, if you complete our 2L program and receive and accept an offer of full-time employment.

All Applicants, Regardless Of Race, Ethnicity, Gender, Disability, ****** Orientation, Socio-economic Status Or Other Background, Are Eligible And Encouraged To Apply For Winston’s 2025 LCLD 1L Scholars Program. Our Selection Criteria Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following
• Interest in practicing law after graduation in one of our U.S. offices;
• A record of excellent academic achievement, as reflected in undergraduate and law school transcripts;
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and interpersonal skills;
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting the Firm’s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the community during college, law school or otherwise;
• Ability to bring a unique perspective to the Firm based on an applicant’s experiences as an individual, including the challenges overcome, skills built, or lessons learned that have shaped the applicant’s identity; and
• A personal statement.

To apply for the 1L LCLD Scholar position, please submit:

Resume,

Cover Letter (please note which office you are interested in and your location ties, practice area interest & related experience),

Law School Transcript (when available),

Undergraduate Transcript, and

Personal Statement (500 words or less) discussing your qualifications and answering the below two prompts:
• Describe your involvement in efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the community and/or legal profession, including during college, law school or otherwise.
• Discuss any unique skills, perspectives or insights that you believe you will bring to the legal profession due to your background and/or experiences.

For candidates interested in also being considered for a general 1L position as part of our 2025 Summer Associate Program, please submit an application here .

We value diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabled (EOE=Equal Opportunity Employer).

The 2025 summer associate salary will be based on a pro-rata calculation of entry-level associate compensation, which is currently $225,000.