Category: General Announcements

LSAC Diversity Committee Writing Competition

The Law School Admission Council’s Diversity Committee is offering a writing competition on “Why pipeline programs targeting students from underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds are essential to the future of the legal profession.” All current law students are eligible, and there are categories based on law-school status (1L, 2L, 3L/4L). Essays may be up to 20 pages (5000 words or less). One winning paper will be selected from each of the three categories, and each winner will receive a $5,000 cash prize and publication on discoverlaw.org. One overall winning paper will be submitted for publication in the Journal of Legal Education (or similar publication). The deadline is 5:00 p.m. EST on March 31, 2017.

Additional rules and formatting procedures are available here: LSAC Writing Competition Memo 2017. For questions, please contact Kent Lollis at klollis@lsac.org.

2017 Summer Intern – Law School Admission Council in Newtown, PA

The summer intern works under the supervision of the Diversity Initiatives staff.  The intern will work with LSAC Diversity Initiatives, including the DiscoverLaw.org website, Prelaw Undergraduate School Programs, and LSAC Law School Forums.

Duties: Will be expected to prepare memos and written assignments, answer inquiries from prospective students, and assist with other projects as assigned. Some travel will be required.

Duration: Position is 10 to 12 weeks.

Qualification: 2L, 3L. Must be a current law student in good academic standing. Preference will be given to candidates with advanced communication skills and strong knowledge and understanding of various social media websites. Seeking applicants who share LSAC’s commitment to promoting diversity in the legal profession.

Compensation: Expected to work 37.5 hours per week at $22 per hour. Will work at the LSAC headquarters in Newtown, PA, and housing assistance will be provided, if needed.

How to apply: Applicants are required to submit a letter of interest; a resume; and the names, addresses, and contact information for two references. The letter of interest must explain why diversity, especially racial and ethnic diversity, is important to the legal profession, and must not exceed two pages in length. Must be submitted by e-mail to: The Office for Diversity Initiatives  Subject: 2016 LSAC Diversity Initiatives Intern,  DiversityOffice@LSAC.org

Deadline: February 10, 2016