2026 Stinson LLP 1L Equity Fellowship Minneapolis at Stinson LLP

Over the years Stinson has provided more than one million dollars in scholarships that have supported nearly 70 scholars. We are proud to offer the Stinson LLP 1L Equity Fellowship which provides substantial tuition and expense assistance a dedicated attorney mentor and a paid Summer Associate position. Students from any U.S. ABA-accredited law school are welcome to apply.Fellowship Benefits1L Summer Associate paid position at Stinson LLP (see Stinsons Law Students page for more details about the Summer Program: in law school tuition and expense assistance following successful completion of the 1L summer associate program and the Fellows acceptance of a 2L Summer Associate positionAdditional $15000 in law school tuition and expense assistance after successful completion of the 2L Summer Associate program and the Fellows acceptance of a full-time associate positionAssigned firm mentorStinsons Summer Associate salary is $3653 per week. Summer Associates are not eligible for benefits as this is a temporary position. Stinson hires 1L Summer Associates with the hope that after the successful completion of their 1L summer they will re-join us for their following 2L summer.Qualifications:1L student attending an ABA-accredited law schoolDemonstrated commitment to advancing diversity equity and inclusionStrong academic record as an undergraduate graduate (if applicable) and law school studentEffective legal writing skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsOutstanding interpersonal skillsCommunity involvementWork experienceInterest in areas of the law that match the firms practice areasCommitment to practicing law in the firms location(s) in which the candidate is seeking a Summer Associate position (available in Kansas City MO Minneapolis MN New York NY St. Louis MO and Washington D.C.)Application requirements (PDF Format preferred):A response (under 500 words) to the following prompt:Using specific examples please explain how your personal academic and/or professional background and experiences will allow you to offer a diverse perspective to our team and the clients we serve.Current resumeCover letterUndergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts (unofficial versions are acceptable)Law school transcript (unofficial versions are acceptable). If an applicants law school transcript is unavailable at the time of application the applicant may instead provide the anticipated date for receipt of grades and supplement with the transcript once available. Please send supplemental law school transcripts to . Legal writing sampleApplication Deadline: January 9 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Apply online at Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. We encourage applicants to focus on final examinations. The majority of interviews are anticipated to be scheduled in late December or early January. For questions contact the Attorney Recruiting Team at . Incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.For information about Stinson visit us at and the NALP Directory of Legal Employers For more information about Diversity Equity & Inclusion at Stinson visit LLP is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. We encourage qualified minority female veteran disabled and other diverse candidates to apply to be considered for open positions. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. We conduct criminal background checks on all individuals offered employment. Information gathered through applicant voluntary self-identification will be used for statistical reporting and to measure the effectiveness of our EEO outreach efforts. All information is requested on a voluntary basis and will be kept confidential. We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the Stinson LLP application process should contact Human Resources at 316.268.7962 or email. Key Skills Automation Testing,Bid,Brand Marketing,Business Objects,Inventory Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1