Description:

George Corey Memorial Scholarship
In 2005, the Ohio legal community said goodbye to one of its most beloved members, George Corey. George, a long-time tax partner at Vorys, was an extremely talented attorney who was admired by his colleagues and clients for his legal ability, civic involvement, and dedication to recruiting and mentoring the "best and brightest" from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences.

In George's honor, and to continue his legacy, Vorys established the George Corey Memorial Scholarship for law students whose spirit, drive, and commitment leads them to pursue a career at Vorys and who demonstrate excellence in their backgrounds and bring to Vorys unique life experiences and perspectives.

Eligibility:
Law students who are entering their first summer work experience (typically, following completion of the 1L year, but may be later if studying on a part-time basis) and are enrolled at an ABA accredited law school may apply.

Applicants must: (1) demonstrate excellence in their backgrounds; (2) bring to Vorys unique life experiences and perspectives; and (3) exhibit commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion generally, relative to Vorys, and the broader legal profession.

Candidates also must participate in an interview and receive and accept an offer for a paid 10-week Summer Associate position in the next incoming class to be eligible for the scholarship.

Scholarship Amount
The total scholarship is valued up to $15,000. Payment terms of the scholarship are as follows:

Initial offer and acceptance for a paid Summer Associate position with Vorys - $5,000
At completion of initial summer program, if student receives and accepts an offer to return for a second, paid Summer Associate position with Vorys - $5,000
At the conclusion of the second summer program, if student receives and accepts an offer of full-time employment as an Associate with Vorys - $5,000

Following any scholarship payment, if employment is not started as accepted and expected, scholarship recipients will be required to promptly return the scholarship funds.