2025 1L LCLD Scholar (Los Angeles)
 Paul Hastings LLP | |
 United States, California, Los Angeles | |
 Dec 17, 2024 | |
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Paul Hastings is excited to partner with Disney to host a 1L LCLD Scholar in Los Angeles. The 1L scholar will split their summer between the Los Angeles office of Paul Hastings and Disney in Burbank, CA.
At Paul Hastings, our 1L Scholar will participate in the Summer Associate Program. The Summer Associate Program serves as a cornerstone not just for the recruitment of outstanding associates, but for the future success of our firm. During the program, summer associates in each of our U.S. offices have the opportunity to work on several projects with different lawyers in a variety of practice areas. Summer Associates also observe and, when possible, assist in trials, hearings, depositions, and negotiations, and participate in client meetings and closings. At Paul Hastings, we aim to provide you with a realistic view of practicing law and from day one, give you the tools to take ownership of your career. We are committed to the professional development and career aspirations of our associates. We encourage coaching conversations at the earliest stages of an associate's career and provide development programs to help you navigate your path, whether it leads you to partnership, in-house with a client, a position in government, or with another organization. As a summer associate, you can expect: * Substantive and challenging work assignments, including Pro Bono matters * Mentoring from partners and associates * Collaborative work environment * Writing skills training * Guidance and detailed feedback on work product * Opportunities to network at various social events * Interactive training workshops including M&A and deposition skills We believe that building diverse teams rich in talent, experiences, and creativity is smart business. We seek students who exemplify the hallmarks of successful Paul Hastings associates: innovative, strong communication skills, achievement drive, interpersonal savvy, client service excellence and ability to be collaborative team members. Students should be committed to working for a dynamic and entrepreneurial law firm on complex legal matters across practices and offices to help our clients overcome challe nges and find innovative solutions to move their business forward. Law students with outstanding academic credentials, superior writing skills, Law Review, Journal, or Moot Court membership are preferred. At Disney, our 1L Scholar will assist a team of lawyers, paralegals, and professional support staff in Disney's Privacy Legal team, which provides privacy and data security legal advice to the Company's businesses around the globe in all varieties of contexts, including new and advanced technologies, advertising and marketing, content distribution, cybersecurity and incident response, personnel and vendor management, and product development, operation, and distribution. Disney Legal teams are responsible for providing support for the Company's domestic and international businesses, including Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney Studios, Marvel Studios, Pixar, LucasFilm, 20th Century Studios, Searchlight Pictures, ESPN, ABC, FX, National Geographic, Disney+, Hulu, and many more At this time, we welcome applications from all first-year law students who: * Are enrolled full-time at an ABA-accredited law school * Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity in the legal profession and contributing to the diversity goals of both Paul Hastings and Disney as a result of background, experience, personal attributes or characteristics To apply, students should follow the link provided and must submit the following: (1) a cover letter or statement addressing the importance of diversity to their individual experience and their commitment to promoting diversity in the legal profession, (2) a resume, and (3) undergraduate and law school transcripts. The salary wage that we expect to pay for this position is $4,327 per week.
Paul Hastings LLP is an equal employment and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
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