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Winston & Strawn LLP believes in taking an active role in diversifying the law school pipeline and, since 2001, has offered scholarships to diverse law school students. In selecting the scholarship recipients, we consider the students' academic achievements and extra-curricular activities, demonstrated leadership skills, and interpersonal skills. Scholarship award recipients join the summer program in one of our domestic offices following the conclusion of their second year of law school, and we encourage them to consider positions with us upon graduation.

In 2010, the scholarship recipients and their law schools are: Christina Covarrubias (University of Chicago); Jennifer Miller (University of Illinois); and Wesley Burrell (Loyola Law School Los Angeles). Ms. Covarrubias and Ms. Miller are summer associates in Winston & Strawn's Chicago office, and Mr. Burrell is a summer associate in the Los Angeles office.

Candidates were evaluated on their law school and undergraduate records, including academic achievements and involvement in extra-curricular activities; their demonstrated leadership abilities and level of interpersonal skills; and their interest in practicing at a law firm following graduation. Additionally, they were asked to provide a short personal statement in support of the application.

Winston will be offering three $10,000 scholarships for the 2011 summer program. Interested students should submit a completed application by November 1, 2010.