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?? We’re thrilled to introduce our 2024-25 JD Advising Scholars! ?? This exceptional group of students represents the future of the legal profession, bringing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and a strong commitment to excellence. We’re honored to support these bright minds as they embark on their law school journeys and work toward making a positive impact in the legal field. With one new addition to the cohort, we are now even more excited about what lies ahead for this talented group. Through mentorship, resources, and support, the JD Advising Scholars Program is dedicated to helping these future leaders thrive. Learn more about the program and our mission here: https://lnkd.in/gFYZW4Cn #JDAdvising #FutureLeaders #LegalProfession #JDAdvisingScholars #DiversityInLaw #LegalMentorship #LawSchool

?? We are thrilled to announce our amazing 2024 JD Advising Scholars Program sponsors! ?? We are grateful for the continued support of our law firm partners who are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal field. This year, we are honored to have the backing of some of the top firms in the industry. Their commitment to mentoring, supporting, and empowering the next generation of legal professionals is making a profound difference in the lives of our scholars. A huge thank you to our partners: Baker McKenzie Covington & Burling Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton Haynes Boone Goodwin Procter Honigman Kirkland & Ellis Latham & Watkins Robinson+Cole Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom Taft Troutman Pepper Varnum White & Case Weil, Gotshal & Manges Thank you for your commitment to creating opportunities, providing mentorship, and driving positive change within the legal community! Together, we’re helping shape the future of the profession. #JDAdvising #LawFirms #LegalMentorship #DiversityInLaw #LegalProfession #ThankYou #FutureLegalLeaders

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We love hearing great news from our students! Congratulations to Ryane for passing the bar exam with a score high enough to practice in any UBE jurisdiction!

?? A huge thank you to Kirkland & Ellis LLP ?? We are incredibly grateful to have Kirkland & Ellis as a valued partner in our JD Advising Scholars Program! Their sponsorship is making a meaningful difference in the lives of law students by providing essential mentorship, guidance, and resources to help them navigate the challenges of law school and beyond. Thank you, Kirkland & Ellis, for your unwavering support in fostering the next generation of legal professionals and promoting diversity in the legal field. Your commitment to empowering future leaders is truly inspiring! ?? #JDAdvising #KirklandEllis #LawStudents #LegalMentorship #DiversityInLaw #LegalProfession #ThankYou

?? We are thrilled to announce the 2024 JD Advising Scholars! After an extremely competitive application cycle, we’ve accepted 56 outstanding scholars attending top law schools across the country, including Stanford Law School, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Columbia Law School, The George Washington University Law School, Vanderbilt University Law School, University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law, Duke University School of Law, Yale Law School, University of Michigan Law School, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, Georgetown University Law Center, Harvard Law School, University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, New York University School of Law, and many more. We are sincerely grateful to our sponsoring law firms for contributing their resources to promote diversity in the legal profession. Our sponsors are providing our 2024 class of JD Advising Scholars with one-on-one academic success resources and mentorship throughout their first year of law school. These firms are making a critical investment in expanding diversity in law, and we deeply appreciate their continued support of this impactful program. Special thanks to our sponsoring firms: Baker McKenzie – Covington & Burling LLP – Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP – Haynes and Boone, LLP – Goodwin – Honigman LLP – Kirkland & Ellis – Latham & Watkins – Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates – Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP – Troutman Pepper – Varnum LLP – Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP – White & Case LLP We look forward to supporting our scholars on their journey to becoming the future leaders of the legal profession! #lawfirms #diversityinlaw #diversityandinclusion #jdadvising #lawstudent #lawschoollife #firstgeneration #DiversityEquityInclusion

JD Advising Spotlight Series ? We’re thrilled to feature Tia Smith from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law! This summer, Tia worked as a Judicial Extern with the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan in Flint, MI, and as a Summer Associate at Brooks Kushman P.C. in Royal Oak, MI. Congratulations, Tia, on these incredible opportunities! #lawschool #lawstudent #diversityandinclusion

JD Advising Spotlight Series ? We're excited to highlight Zadie Adams, a student from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, who obtained a summer position in the legal department of Pattern Energy Group in their Houston office. Congratulations, Zadie, on this outstanding accomplishment! #lawschool #lawstudent #diversityandinclusion

JD Advising Spotlight Series ? We’re proud to feature Zachari J. Curtis from the Harvard Law School, who secured a summer position with the Mississippi Center For Justice in Jackson. Well done, Zachari, on this impressive achievement! #lawschool #lawstudent #diversityandinclusion

JD Advising Spotlight Series ? We're pleased to share that Senam Okpattah, a University of Chicago Law School scholar, landed a summer role with a Supreme Court/Appellate Clinic at UChicago. Kudos to Senam on this remarkable success! #lawschool #lawstudent #diversityandinclusion