Catherine Noyes Lee was elected our first woman partner nearly 80 years ago, while also becoming the first woman partner of a major Wall Street firm. Catherine pursued bold change not only to fulfill her own career aspirations, but also to support those of her contemporaries and future generations of women and girls.
To honor and build on Catherine’s legacy, we have established the Catherine Noyes Lee 2L Scholarship for those overcoming different forms of adversity, like our partner Catherine.
The 2L Scholar will be an outstanding second-year law student who has overcome adversity or personal challenges.
All summer associates in our U.S. offices are welcome to apply.
The 2L Scholar will be paid the summer associate salary during their 10 weeks and will be eligible to receive a scholarship of $15,000. The first half of the scholarship ($7,500) will be paid upon completion of the 10-week program and acceptance of a full-time offer to join the firm as a first-year associate. The second half of the scholarship ($7,500) will be paid upon the start date of employment. Applicants may not be recipients of similar awards from other law firms of a similar award from another law firm. Applicants also must be able to start the Fall of their class year to be eligible for the scholarship.
Authorized to work in the United States.
A written statement.
Enrollment at an ABA-accredited law school.
Outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and excellent writing and interpersonal skills.
All students in the Firm’s summer associate program are invited to apply. Please contact recruiting.ny@cwt.com
