Hallmark Cards, Inc. ("Hallmark") and Stinson LLP ("Stinson") are proud members of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity ("LCLD"). This groundbreaking organization is a cooperative effort between general counsels and managing partners of major corporations and law firms dedicated to promoting a more open and diverse legal profession.
As members of the LCLD, Hallmark and Stinson are pleased to offer a LCLD Scholar position for a current 1L law student. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, the LCLD Scholar will be an employee of Stinson and split the 10-week summer program between the firm and Hallmark's legal department. The successful candidate will be offered meaningful opportunities to work on legal-related assignments and to learn about Stinson, Hallmark and the Kansas City community as a whole.
For more information on Stinson's Summer Program, visit
Stinson's Summer Associate salary is $3,265 per week. Stinson hires 1L Summer Associates with the hope that after the successful completion of their 1L summer, they will re-join us for their following 2L summer.
Company Information:Since 1910, family-owned Hallmark Cards, Inc. has been dedicated to creating a more emotionally connected world and making a difference in the lives of others. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri and employing more than 20,000 people worldwide, the approximately $4 billion company operates a diversified portfolio of businesses. The Hallmark business sells greeting cards, gift wrap, stationery, ornaments, gifts and related products in more than 30 languages with distribution in more than 100 countries and 100,000 rooftops worldwide. This includes a network of company and independently owned Hallmark Gold Crown stores in five countries. Crayola offers a wide range of art materials and creative play toys designed to spark children's creativity around the globe. Hallmark Media, formerly known as Crown Media Family Networks, operates three leading cable networks - Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, and Hallmark Family - and Hallmark +, a new streaming service and membership program that delivers the very best of Hallmark all in one place. The company is also home to Hallmark Hall of Fame, one of the most beloved, acclaimed, enduring movie franchises in television history. Crown Center is a real estate development company that manages the 85-acre hotel, office, entertainment and residential complex surrounding Hallmark's world headquarters, historically attracting 5 million visitors annually.
Stinson provides sophisticated transactional and litigation services to clients ranging from individuals and privately-held enterprises to national and international public companies. The firm offers regional and national practices in banking and financial services; bankruptcy and creditors' rights; business, commercial and financial services litigation; corporate finance; energy, mining and natural resources; environmental; health care; intellectual property and technology; employment, labor and benefits; private and family owned businesses; real estate; and estate planning, trusts and tax law.
The firm fosters an inclusive culture of fairness, respect and equality. Our firm is improved by the diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives of those who work here. It is fundamental to how we deliver innovative, forward-thinking legal services to our clients and how we engage with our communities. Stinson was designated a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Top Performer and a Compass Award winner in . Both awards represent Stinson's longstanding commitment to and involvement in LCLD's programs and mission-driven work.
Qualifications:- Be a 1L student attending an ABA-accredited law school
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Community involvement
- Work experience
Applications must include (PDF Format preferred):- A response (under 500 words) to the following prompt:
- Using specific examples, please explain how your personal, academic, and/or professional background and experiences will allow you to offer a diverse perspective to our team and the clients we serve. Current resume
- Cover letter
- Undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts (unofficial versions are acceptable)
- Law school transcript (unofficial versions are acceptable). If an applicant's law school transcript is unavailable at the time of application, the applicant may instead provide the anticipated date for receipt of grades and supplement with the transcript once available. Please send supplement law school transcripts to .
- Legal writing sample
Application Deadline:
January 10th, 2025.Apply online at Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. For questions, contact the Attorney Recruiting Team at . Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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