Description:
In support of our commitment to a legal profession that includes people with a diversity of life experiences, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives, Kelley Drye is proud to offer the Lewis M. Rose 1L Scholarship. Former Firm Managing Partner, Lew Rose was strongly committed to expanding the Firm's outreach to law students from all backgrounds, fostering an inclusive Firm culture and legal profession, and encouraging excellence among the Firm's attorneys. The Scholarship is available to an outstanding first year law student and includes a paid summer associate position in one of our offices following the first year of law school. The student also receives a $25,000 award paid in three installments of $7500 upon completion of the 2026 summer program, $7500 upon completion of a 2027 summer associate position, and $10,000 upon starting as a full time associate at the firm. Through the Lew Rose 1L Scholarship, Kelley Drye seeks to attract and encourage exceptional law students of all backgrounds, identities, and life experiences to begin their legal careers at our Firm. The application period for the 2026 Lewis M. Rose 1L Scholarship is now open and applications will be considered on a rolling basis.Eligibility Requirements:
A scholarship candidate must:
- Be a first-year law student, in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school and scheduled to graduate in 2028
- Have excellent college and law school academic credentials and achievements
- Have demonstrated leadership qualities, work experience, or community involvement
- Be a U.S. Citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.
- Have the ability to work as a summer associate in one of our offices
The Lew Rose Scholarship is open to all law students 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.
All Scholarship applicants must first apply and receive an offer to participate in Kelley Drye's summer associate program before they will be considered for the Lew Rose 1L Scholarship. Offers cannot be extended until law school transcripts are provided.
Required Application Materials*
- Personal Statement
Please submit a personal statement of approximately 300-500 words describing your background, perspectives, life experiences, demonstrated interests, or leadership roles that would help you contribute to Kelley Drye's inclusive firm culture. First-generation college students and those from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome to address those topics in their statement.
- Resume
- Law school transcript (when available)
- Legal writing sample (must be exclusively your own work and may be taken from your law school legal writing course)
- Identify the office(s) for which you are submitting the Scholarship Application.
Please submit applications via this link.
Questions?
Email us at scholarship@kelleydrye.com.
