Author: Anthony Colucci

2024 Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship

The accident and injury law office of Terry Bryant is proud to announce the availability of a $2,500 scholarship to be awarded to a student who has been accepted to or is currently enrolled in an ABA- or AALS-accredited law school.

We believe that attorneys can be agents of change and advocates for those who deserve a voice. We’ve centered our practice around this philosophy, and we’re hopeful that tomorrow’s lawyers will continue this mission.

Details & Online Application: https://www.terrybryant.com/about-us/scholarships/law-scholarship-application-form

Number of Awards: 1

Entry Deadline: June 3, 2024

Eligibility & Requirements: The Terry Bryant Law School Scholarship is available to all future or current law school students, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. Applicants must have a cumulative college grade point average of at least 3.0 and must be currently attending or planning to enter a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).

Instructions:

Applicants can tell their story via a written essay, video, or slideshow presentation. Materials requested must be received by midnight CT on, June 3, 2024. We encourage honesty and creativity in submissions. Applicants can choose one of these three forms of submission:

  • Video – The video must be less than 90 seconds long. A copy of the script must be included.
    • If the video presentation option is chosen, please upload to a video hosting site (such as YouTube or Vimeo) and provide the URL in the space provided.
  • Essay – An essay presentation must be typed, double-spaced, and 750 – 1,000 words.
  • Slideshow PowerPoint Presentation – Slideshow presentations must be at least 15 slides long.

APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT:

  • A fully completed application for entry
  • A written essay, slideshow presentation, or video explaining their motivation for becoming an attorney and what they hope to accomplish as an advocate
  • Verification of admission to or attendance of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or the Association of American Law Schools (AALS)
  • An undergraduate transcript (either unofficial or official)
  • The student’s LSAT score(s)
  • At least two letters of recommendation that discuss the applicant’s achievements, academic potential, and involvement in their school and community. Letters of recommendation may be written by teachers, academic advisors, employers, coaches, school administrators, family friends, or religious leaders. (For recommendation letters that must be sent directly to us, please tell your reference to use coo@terrybryant.com)

2024 Achieving My Potential Scholarship

2024 Achieving My Potential Scholarship

Award: $2,000

Deadline: Feb 28 2024

Description: The Ghanouni Teen & Young Adult Defense Firm’s 2024 Achieving My Potential Scholarship aims to support students who have experienced the juvenile or criminal justice system in their journey to realize their full potential. With a generous $2,000 scholarship prize, the firm seeks to hear inspiring stories of resilience and transformation, emphasizing how winning this scholarship can contribute to the pursuit of brighter futures. Eligible applicants from various educational backgrounds are encouraged to share their experiences and aspirations through a 750-1,000 word essay, underscoring the importance of second chances and personal growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your determination and commitment to achieving success despite past challenges.

2024 Know Your Rights Scholarship

2024 Know Your Rights Scholarship

Award: $1,000

Deadline: Feb 28, 2024

Description: The Nieves Law Firm’s Know Your Rights Scholarship for 2024 aims to raise awareness about individual rights in the context of criminal law. With a $1,000 scholarship prize, applicants are encouraged to submit a 750-word essay discussing strategies to enhance awareness and prevent self-incrimination during interactions with law enforcement. By supporting this initiative, the Nieves Law Firm seeks to empower individuals with the knowledge needed to protect their rights in challenging legal situations.

Hanning & Sacchetto, LLP – H&S Legal Scholarship

Hanning & Sacchetto, LLP is proud to offer the H&S Legal Scholarship.  This $1,000 annual scholarship is designed to help defray the cost of education and related expenses and will be awarded to a student who has demonstrated academic achievement, moral decency, and legal aptitude.  The H&S Legal Scholarship recipient must be a US citizen, accepted to and attending an accredited undergraduate or law school in the Fall of 2023, and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Requirements:

Applicants must submit the following before December 31, 2023

  • Resume
  • School Transcripts
  • Acceptance letter from an accredited undergraduate or law school
  • Copy of your birth certificate (or permanent residency card)
  • 500-1,000 word essay about what you hope to achieve in your legal career

Award:

  • The scholarship recipient will be announced on January 15, 2024
  • Scholarship to defray the cost of education and related expenses
  • Payment will be made via check issued directly to the recipient

Deadline:

All applications are due before December 31, 2023.  Only applications submitted electronically through this page will be considered.  Please do not contact our firm directly about this scholarship.

Additional Information and application available at: Scholarship Application – Hanning & Sacchetto, LLP (hanningsacchetto.com)