Antitrust & Competition Scholars Program
The Antitrust & Competition Scholars Program gives enterprising US law students a chance to join a globally top-ranked Antitrust & Competition Practice.
Learn MorePractice Group Scholars Programs
Practice Group Scholars Program
Latham’s Practice Group Scholars Programs award select second-year law school students an offer of summer employment, tailored mentoring from a senior lawyer in the applicable practice group, and a scholarship of US$5,000, which is paid upon starting as a full-time associate at the firm. As a Practice Group Scholar, you will also receive valuable networking and training opportunities with your host practice group. Below are the Practice Group Scholars Programs.
2023 2L applications are closed. Sign up to be notified when 2024 Practice Group Scholar applications open. Eligibility information can be found below.
Banking Scholars Program
The Banking Scholars Program gives enterprising US law students a chance to be part of one of the world’s leading banking practices.
Learn MoreEmerging Companies Scholars Program
The Emerging Companies Scholars Program gives enterprising US law students a chance to be a part of an exceptional team of corporate lawyers who provide strategic legal and business counsel throughout the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Learn MoreIP Litigation Scholars Program
The IP Litigation Scholars Program gives enterprising US law students a chance to join an all-star team of skilled attorneys focused primarily on complex patent trials, appeals, IPR/CBMs, and related business counseling.
Learn MoreM&A Scholars Program
The M&A Scholars Program gives enterprising US law students a chance to be a part of one of the world’s leading M&A practices.
Learn MoreRestructuring & Special Situations Scholars Program
The Restructuring & Special Situations Scholars Program gives enterprising US law students a chance to be a part of one of the world’s largest restructuring and special situations practices, delivering innovative and bespoke solutions for clients.
Learn MoreWhite Collar Defense Scholars Program
The White Collar Defense Scholars Program gives enterprising US law students a chance to work at one of the world’s leading White Collar Defense & Investigations Practices.
Learn MoreEligibility
To be eligible to apply for one of our Practice Group Scholars Programs, you must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school and seek to practice law in one of the participating practice groups at a US Latham office. You must have successfully completed the first year of a full-time JD program by the application deadline, with an expected graduation date of spring 2024.
The application process is open to all second-year law students (class of 2024) enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school, regardless of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military service, disability, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law.
Selection Criteria
A selection panel of Latham lawyers will evaluate all applications, considering the factors below:
- Academic and leadership achievements
- Life experiences that have shaped values and professional goals
- Relevant experience (academic, clinical, externship, and/or employment)
- Desire to practice in one of the participating practice groups in one of Latham’s US offices
General Application Requirements
A complete application package must include the following items:
- Completed online application
- Résumé
- Unofficial or official law school transcript, including your complete grades for the 1L year. If your current semester grades are not available when you apply, please submit your current transcript with the application, and then send your updated transcript to Recruit.Global@lw.com once your current semester grades are available.
- A personal statement (approximately 500 words) describing some or all of the items listed here: your academic and leadership achievements, previous work experience, and your intended contributions to Latham’s culture of teamwork, excellence, and inclusion, as well as your selected practice group.
Contact
Please email Recruit.Global@lw.com with any questions regarding our Practice Group Scholars Programs.