Across the country and back again, UC law student finds career opportunity at home

Each year the University of Cincinnati’s graduating class enters the workforce armed with extensive qualifications, professional experience and ready to move to the next challenge.

Lindsey Boyd was no exception. After graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in finance, Boyd was prepared to leave Cincinnati for her next life adventure.

The UC College of Law, however, had other ideas for her.

Following graduation, Boyd worked at a startup in Cincinnati and then moved to Houston, Texas to pursue law school. She received several scholarship offers and was accepted to more than seven law schools. Her short list included Cornell, Duke, Georgetown, and the University of Texas. She explained that none of these schools “felt right,” but eventually decided on Texas.

After living in Texas for only a few short weeks before classes began, UC Law contacted Boyd about an incredible opportunity. For the first time, the law school was offering a fellowship with Dinsmore & Shohl, a local firm, for a summer internship. And Boyd was the ideal candidate.

Boyd was no stranger to the College of Law. While in undergrad, she was heavily involved with the university’s mock trial program, which opened her eyes to the local law school. This relationship, combined with stellar academics and LSAT scores, led the law admissions team to target Boyd as the ideal candidate for the Dinsmore fellowship.