Dinsmore HBCU Scholars Program

Join to apply for the Dinsmore HBCU Scholars Program role at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
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We are pleased to offer the HBCU Scholarship Program to first‑year law students who attend any of the six HBCU law schools and/or have completed a first‑year law program after attending an HBCU undergraduate or graduate program. The scholarship recipient will participate in Dinsmore’s 10‑week summer associate program.

Program locations include:
Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, OH;
Indianapolis, IN;
Lexington or Louisville, KY;
Los Angeles or San Diego, CA;
Orlando, Miami, Tampa, FL;
Pittsburgh, PA;
Charleston or Morgantown, WV; and Washington, DC.

Applicants will receive a $10,000 scholarship and the opportunity to return for a second summer and become a first‑year associate after graduation.

Interested first‑year law students must apply by January 30, 2026
. The application is available by clicking here. Please submit your application materials to Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel, at dinsmore
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• First‑year law students from any HBCU law school or graduates of an HBCU undergraduate or graduate program.

10‑week summer associate program with placements across Dinsmore’s offices.

• $10,000 scholarship.
• Opportunity to return for a second summer.
• Potential first‑year associate position after graduation.