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Scholarship opportunity for 2L students. Please find below a link to the Bricker & Eckler LLP – Charles H. Walker Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship application, as well as information about the program. Interested students can apply now by downloading the application at www.bricker.com.
The application deadline is July 1, 2015.
The 2015 Farzad Family Law scholarship details are now available and they are receiving submissions. The deadline is December 15. The winning submission is $3,500. The scholarship details and this year’s essay question are available on their website at farzadlaw.com/farzad-family-law-scholarship/
The scholarship is in the amount of $1,000 and will be given to the student who submits the best essay explaining why they want to enter the field of Divorce/Family/Matrimonial Law. It shall be awarded once annually. There are a few additional criteria and guidelines for submission, which are all listed on the scholarship page on our firm’s website. Please see the link below or the attached document for more information.
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DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 1!
Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA) annual Law Student Diversity Scholarship program is open to incoming second and third-year African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pan Asian and Native American students enrolled at Ohio law schools. Incoming second and third-year female law students enrolled at Ohio law schools are also eligible regardless of race or ethnicity. Other criteria for the scholarship include: Academic achievement in law school; Professional interest in civil defense practice; and Service to community and to the cause of diversity.
Up to three (3) scholarships in the amount of $1,250 each will be awarded to successful applicants. Applicants are required to submit an application, law school transcript and a cover letter addressing the following: academic, personal and professional accomplishments, and why they should be selected as a recipient of the scholarship. Applicants may submit up to three letters of recommendation.
The completed application and all other requested material must be received by May 1, 2015. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Winners will be announced in June and recognized at the OACTA Annual Meeting in November.
For more information and to download the scholarship application, please refer to OACTA website at: www.oacta.org/About/diversity_scholarship.aspx
The Richard D. Hailey Scholarship: AAJ’s Minority Caucus will award $5,000 scholarships to African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, and Biracial Law Student Members who are entering their first, second, or third year of law school. This scholarship is awarded to applicants who best represent criteria including the following: interest and proficiency in trial advocacy skills; desire to represent victims; commitment to AAJ and its mission by involvement in an AAJ law student chapter and Minority Caucus activities; and financial need. The winner must attend the AAJ Annual Convention in Montreal, Canada in July, 2015 in order to accept the scholarship. Travel and accommodation will be provided, but please note that all international travel requires a passport.
The Trial Advocacy Scholarship is open to all AAJ Law Student Members who are entering their second and third year of law school. This $3,000 scholarship is awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates the following: commitment to AAJ and its mission; a desire to represent victims; interest and skill in trial advocacy; and financial need.
The Leesfield Scholarship is sponsored by AAJ and AAJ member Ira Leesfield. This scholarship awards $2,500 to a Law Student Member to subsidize attendance at AAJ’s Annual Convention. Available to first- and second-year AAJ Law Student Members.
The Mike Eidson Scholarship awards $5,000 annually to a female student entering her third year of law school (the student can be enrolled in a three-year day program or four-year night program) who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer, along with dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized. The winner must attend the AAJ Annual Convention in Montreal, Canada on July 12, 2015 in order to accept the scholarship. Travel and accommodation will be provided, but please note that all international travel requires a passport.
All scholarship applications are due May 1, 2015.
With the exception of the Mike Eidson Scholarship, applicants must be AAJ Law Student Members to qualify for the scholarships. Law students can join AAJ at the rate of $15 for one year. Student membership applications can be found here.
For more information or questions, contact AAJ’s Education Dept. at education@justice.org.