Diageo and Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that represents their global businesses and allows them to better serve their respective clients and customers. In keeping with this commitment, Diageo and Hunton Andrews Kurth are pleased to partner with the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s (“LCLD”) 1L Scholars Program to offer a unique opportunity for one outstanding diverse first-year law student to work with both organizations. The selected student will participate in an innovative ten-week clerkship during the summer of 2023 from May to July (exact dates TBD). The student also will be enrolled in the LCLD 1L Scholars Program. This clerkship not only offers the law student the opportunity to work with leaders from Diageo and Hunton Andrews Kurth, but also to network with lawyers from other LCLD member organizations. EEO/drug-free workplace/E-Verify participant/Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability.

Participants will:

• Fully participate in Hunton Andrews Kurth’s 2023 summer program;
• Have an opportunity to be paired with an LCLD Fellow who will serve as a Mentor (for a minimum of one year);
• Experience projects from both in-house and outside counsel perspectives; and
• Attend the LCLD 1L Scholars Virtual Summit that will take place May 23 – May 25.

Eligibility

Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply for this opportunity:

• Currently enrolled as a first-year law student in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school; and
• Self-identify as a member of one or more of the following groups: Hispanic or Latino; Black or African American; American Indian or Alaska Native; Asian, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander; Two or More Races; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender or other LGBTQ+ identification; Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran (last three years), Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal Veteran (within the meaning of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended); or an Individual with a Disability (within the meaning of Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended); and
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.

Application Process

Job # 003184 (If you wish to submit an application, this number will be necessary for your online submission.)

You will need to upload the following materials electronically to complete your application:

• Cover letter (please include a brief description of your demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession and your interest in the location for which you are applying)
• Resume
• First semester law school grades (Note: You may apply prior to receiving your first semester grades; upon receipt of your grades, please e-mail an unofficial transcript to Elizabeth Sarquez at esarquez@huntonak.com to complete your application.)

Salary

The weekly salary for our 2023 summer associates will be $4,135 per week.

If you have questions about this position or the application process, please contact Elizabeth Sarquez, Lawyer Recruiting Administrator for the New York office.

If you require accommodation or assistance to complete the online application process, please contact Heidi Leathers, Associate Director Entry Level Recruiting, 214.871.4672, and 1445 Ross Avenue, Suite 3700, Dallas, TX 75202-2799. When you contact Heidi Leathers, please identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. We will assist you promptly.