Dykema has established annual diversity scholarships for law students at the University of Michigan and the University of Illinois.  The money is to be used toward tuition and fees in the second and third years of law school ($7500 per year).  The University of Michigan award was launched in 2005 and our first scholarship recipient joined us as a 2006 summer associate in the firm’s Detroit office.  The University of Illinois scholarship was initiated in 2006.

Each scholarship is designed not only to promote diversity in the legal profession, but also to encourage students to remain in their respective geographic markets upon graduation.  As a Midwestern based firm, Dykema is committed to keeping talented students in the area.  The application process includes a request for an essay of not more than two pages describing the applicant’s ties to Michigan/Illinois, the student’s interest in practicing in Michigan/Illinois and the reasons why the applicant believes he or she should receive the scholarship.  Other requested materials are a completed Scholarship Application Form, resume, undergraduate transcript and any available law school grades.

Interested University of Michigan Law School students should contact Christine Gregory, the Director of Student Services, via the Financial Aid office.  Students at the University of Illinois should contact Virginia Vermillion, Assistant Dean of Academic and Student Administration.