ELIGIBILITY
To be considered for our 1L Scholars program, an applicant must:
• Be enrolled full time in an ABA-accredited law school with an anticipated graduation date of 2023.
• Share our dedication to furthering the inclusion of underrepresented groups in the legal profession. • Have superior legal research and writing skills.
• Possess excellent academic credentials and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Be legally entitled to work in the U.S. and not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.
• Have a sincere interest in practicing law with our firm upon graduation. Students who are members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in the legal profession are encouraged to apply. TO APPLY
• Please apply directly to Samantha Stern, Hiring Manager, at stern@rlf.com.
• Include your resume, cover letter, and transcript. Please feel free to include a writing sample and/ or personal statement as well. Delaware’s largest law firm, Richards Layton helps sophisticated clients navigate complex issues and the intricacies of Delaware law. While our clients—including Fortune 500 companies, major financial institutions, local businesses, and global law firms—count on our exceptional service and deep understanding of Delaware law, our strength as a law firm begins with our people. From our history of being the first major Delaware law firm with a female partner, an African American partner, and a South East Asian partner, and one of the first with a Hispanic partner, to our current female senior leadership, including the first African American woman to serve as president of a major Delaware law firm, Richards Layton’s commitment to diversity is evident in everything we do.
