Preparing the leaders of tomorrow.

All Scholarship candidates must be first or second‐year law students in good standing pursuing a J.D. at an ABA‐accredited law school.

Successful candidates will have a record of academic achievement, employment and community service indicating great potential to excel in the legal profession and to take actions that will contribute to the inclusivity of Munger, Tolles & Olson and the legal community.

Candidates must submit a personal statement that addresses their commitment to furthering inclusivity in the legal profession. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. 

Applications will open December 15, 2025.

Applications should include the following documents: 

• Resume 
• Law school transcript 
• List of law-related references and 
• Personal statement (500 words or less) addressing what you believe demonstrates your commitment to furthering inclusivity in the legal profession. By furthering inclusivity, we mean ensuring or working to ensure equal access and opportunity for everyone in the legal community. This could include a description of your exceptional contributions, through community service or otherwise, to the cause of inclusivity more broadly; and/or how you have been inspired to become a leader creating a more inclusive legal community either for yourself or for others. 
• Please note that you must also apply to our Summer Associate Program to be considered for the scholarship 

• 1L participants: $5,000 award (less applicable taxes and withholdings) 
• 2L participants, including returning 1Ls: $15,000 award (less applicable taxes and withholdings) 
• An additional $10,000 (less applicable taxes and withholdings) will be paid to 1L and/or 2L scholarship recipients who return to the firm as full-time associates. 

Each installment is contingent upon receiving an offer and joining the firm as a summer associate and/or full-time attorney.