Diversity Scholarship Program

Diversity and inclusion are core values and prime ingredients of Dinsmore’s culture. We are proud to offer the Buford-Jemison Scholarship Program, a unique opportunity for a first-year law student to split their summer associate experience between Dinsmore and global consumer goods corporation The Procter & Gamble Company. One first-year scholarship recipient will be a salaried summer associate for both P&G and Dinsmore, splitting a 12-week period between both organizations' Cincinnati, Ohio offices.

Dinsmore is also offering an HBCU Scholars Program opportunity for first-year law students who attend any HBCU law school and/or any first-year law student who has obtained an HBCU undergraduate or graduate degree. The scholarship recipient will participate in Dinsmore’s 10-week summer associate program.

The chosen scholarship recipients will receive up to $10,000 and are assigned a mentor to serve as a dedicated resource for professional development. We specifically seek applicants who have a strong record of academic or professional achievement, demonstrated leadership qualities, and a meaningful commitment to diversity. The recipients will be eligible for an opportunity to return for a second summer and as a first-year associate with Dinsmore following graduation.

The deadline for 2026 scholarship applications is Friday, January 30, 2026.