In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Kelley Drye is proud to offer a Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship to an outstanding rising second year law student. The Kelley Drye Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship includes a paid summer associate position in our New York and/or Washington, D.C. offices following the second year of law school, and a $25,000 award paid in two installments as a signing bonus – one upon completion of the summer program and the second upon starting as a full time associate at the firm. 2025 Washington DC Summer Program - 2L Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship; required materials are: Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Please submit a personal statement of approximately 300-500 words describing your background, life experiences, demonstrated interests, or leadership roles that would help you contribute to diversity and inclusion at our law firm and in the legal profession. First-generation college students and those from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds are welcome to address those topics in their statement. Resume Undergraduate transcript (and graduate transcript if applicable) Law school transcript Legal writing sample (must be exclusively your own work and may be taken from your law school legal writing course) Contact information for two professional or academic references