Thompson Coburn’s core values include a commitment to treat each other with civility, respect, sensitivity and tolerance. We’re proud of our efforts to recruit, retain and develop the careers of people from diverse backgrounds. Our Diversity Committee, working with the firm’s Employment Committee and Director of Diversity & Inclusion, developed the Thomas F. Eagleton Scholarship, in memory of our late partner and former U.S. Senator, Tom Eagleton.

The Thomas F. Eagleton Scholarship includes:

• $15,000 stipend. Stipend will be paid in (2) equal installments.  
• Summer internship with the Firm following the first year of law school. Recipient will receive a weekly stipend. Internship is renewable.
• Mentorship from Thompson Coburn partner(s).  

Scholarship Eligibility

To be eligible to receive the Thomas F. Eagleton Scholarship an applicant must meet each of the following requirements:

• Enrolled as a first year law school student at one of the following institutions: 
     • Washington University School of Law; 
     • Saint Louis University School of Law; 
     • University of Missouri – Columbia School of Law;  or
     • University of Illinois School of Law
• Student from a demographic group that is underrepresented in the legal profession
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) at undergraduate institution.
• Citizen or permanent resident of the United States, or able to work in the United States without limit as to duration or the need for employer sponsorship (students in F-1 status are not eligible).  
• Demonstrate the ability to promote or enhance diversity in the legal profession. 

Before receiving scholarships funds, recipient will be required to demonstrate admission to and plans to enroll at one of the participating law schools.

Deadline: July 1, 2024

For more information and how to apply, click here.