Tech Companies Benefits and Commitments

Here's why LiTD is a "win for tech companies:

• LiTD offers inhouse leaders the opportunity to foster the next generation of legal DEI leaders. They frequently comment that engaging first-hand with incredible rising talent is one of the most rewarding parts of our program. Having invested heavily in the selection of LiTD’s candidate pool, our inhouse leaders are motivated to deepen those relationships over the summer. The result is a lasting mentorship. 
  
  
• LiTD can also serve as a centerpiece of an inhouse legal department’s DEI program. It offers a tangible and rewarding way to impact the future of our profession. 
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• And of course, inhouse legal departments get incredible talent for 5 weeks!
  
  

Here are the commitments tech companies make when they join LiTD: 
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• Each participating tech company selects the law firm with whom they would like to partner and should take ownership to establish that relationship and set expectations as set forth in our internal documentation.  LiTD can also assist upon request.
  
  
• Each company commits to hosting at least one law student for about five weeks. During that time, the legal department will provide the student with real, substantive legal work and feedback, shadowing opportunities, and a mentoring attorney.
  
  
• Each company assigns at least one attorney to serve on the Collaborative’s “Initial Look Group” – responsible for cover letter/resume review and attending at least one day of on-campus interviews ("OCI"). For the 2021 summer program, OCI interviews will be via video conference.
  
  
• Each company assigns one attorney to participate in LiTD’s Steering Committee and otherwise supporting our program.
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