2023 Plunkett Cooney Diversity Scholarship

Diverse law school students are invited to apply for the 2023 Plunkett Cooney Diversity Scholarship. This year, the firm will award three (3) $2,500 diversity scholarships to the individuals who submit the most compelling essays in response to the firm's prompt. There is no cost to apply. See below for details.

Application Period Opens: Friday, April 28

Application Deadline: Friday, June 23, 5:00 PM

Eligibility: 1L, 2L, and 3L law students, who are enrolled and those who are graduated in May or June 2023. "Diverse" law student which, for purposes of the scholarship program, includes, but is not limited to, applicants based on race, ethnicity, nationality, gender identity, LGBTQIA+ identity, disability, neurodivergence

Essay Prompt: Share an experience you have had, challenge you have overcome, triumph you have enjoyed, or aspect of your background that has influenced your pursuit of a career in law. How has that experience impacted your approach to advancing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion as you enter the legal profession?

Essay Requirements: Maximum of two pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, PDF format

How to Submit: Submit your essay response to the above prompt along with your verification of law school enrollment, resume and background information via our scholarship application website, which can be accessed by following "Apply to this Position" and follow all the steps till you reach the application site.

Questions? Contact Jennifer Barczak at (248) 901-4084; jbarczak@plunkettcooney.com

Plagiarism Notice: It is understood that plagiarism is never acceptable, and that one's original work should always be presented in academic and business pursuits. To this end, applicants are advised that Plunkett Cooney will utilize online plagiarism tracking tools as part of its D&I essay review process.

About Plunkett Cooney: Established in 1913, Plunkett Cooney is one of the Midwest's oldest and most accomplished law firms. With approximately 130 attorneys, we represent an array of public- and private-sector clients in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. The firm's practice includes all aspects of litigation and business law services. To learn more about Plunkett Cooney and the firm's commitment to D&I, click here.

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