Category: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Summer 2017 Environmental Intern Scholarship Opportunity

Summer 2017 Environmental Internship: The 2017 Summer Environmental Scholarship is sponsored by the Environmental Section of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.

The Scholarship provides funding for upaid summer internships in either a governmental agency in environmental law work, or a non-profit organization with an environmental mission.

The Scholarship is available to law students who attend law school in northeast Ohio or those who wish to work in the region. The scholarship amounts vary depending on the funds raised and the number of applicants chosen. You must have secured an unpaid internship in order to apply for a scholarship.

The deadline to submit your application for SUMMER 2017 Environmental Internship is April 30, 2017 to obtain an application please email lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu.  The application has all applicable information for applying.

 

(OACTA) is announcing its annual Law Student Diversity Scholarship program.

The Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA) is announcing its annual Law Student Diversity Scholarship program. OACTA encourages diversity in all aspects of its activities and is committed to nurturing a culture that supports and promotes 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. Up to three scholarships in the amount of $1,250 each will be given to the winning candidates.

The Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys is an organization of attorneys, corporate executives and managers. The mission of OACTA is to promote fairness, excellence, and integrity in the civil justice system by providing resources and education to attorneys and others dedicated to the defense of civil actions

Eligibility:

  • 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.
  • Academic achievement in law school
  • Professional interest in civil defense practice
  • Service to community and to the cause of diversity

How to Apply:

To be considered for scholarship, the candidates must complete the application form. The form can be downloaded through the given link:

http://www.oacta.org/Uploads/Documents/Diversity/Diversity%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf

Supporting Documents:

  • Law school transcript
  • 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

Award Amount:

Up to three (3) scholarships in the amount of $1,250 each will be awarded to successful applicants.

Application Deadline:

The completed application and all other requested material must be received by April 15, 2016. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Link for more Information:

http://www.oacta.org/About/diversity_scholarship.aspx

ABA Commission on Women in the Profession Commissioners present the Ms. JD Fellowship

The Ms. JD Fellowship is now open for applications!

In 2010, Ms. JD partnered with the ABA Commission on Women in the Profession to found the Ms. JD Fellowship.  The Fellowship is Ms. JD’s program to promote mentoring and professional development.  Each spring, Ms. JD selects a group of outstanding second year law students as Fellowship recipients.  In addition to receiving financial support and invitations to ABA and Ms. JD events, each Fellowship recipient is paired with a mentor chosen from among the Brent Award honorees, Spirit of Excellence Award recipients, and ABA Commission on Women in the Profession Commissioners.  Beyond the mentorship, each year, the Fellows tell us that one of the best parts of the Fellowship is meeting the other incredible rising 3Ls.  Many Fellows remain friends long after their fellowship year is over.   To read more about the experience of past Fellows, click here and here.

Here’s what you’ll need to submit to apply for the Fellowship:

  1. Resume (Must include a link to your LinkedIn Profile); 2. Unofficial Law School Transcript(s); 3. One paragraph (250 words) answering the question, “There are many mentorship programs for law students; why would you like to participate in the Ms. JD Fellowship?”; 4. One paragraph (250 words) answering the question, “Describe how you have demonstrated leadership ability, both in and out of law school.”; 5. One paragraph (250 words) answering the question, “If you had to contribute to the Ms. JD community by writing a blog post, what would you discuss and why?”
  2. One paragraph (250 words) answering the question, “Describe in detail an event that you would like to organize at your law school that promotes women in the law.”

**Specific application instructions**: All application materials must be submitted in a single PDF file titled “[First Name Last Name] Fellowship Application” with a cover page that lists First & Last Name, Law School, GPA, LinkedIn Profile Link, Email, and Phone Number.  Applications that are not submitted in this format will not be considered.

Why Do You Ask For My LinkedIn Profile?  We’re asking you for your LinkedIn profile because having one is a huge part of your professional identity.  If you haven’t developed your profile yet, now is a great time to start!  Also, from a practical standpoint, there’s a Fellows group on LinkedIn that allows all of the Fellows from the previous classes to interact with one another.

Submit your application to fellowship@ms-jd.org.  Applications are due Friday, March 31, 2017, at 11:59 pm Central Time.  Ms. JD plans to announce Fellowship finalists by the end of April.  Finalists will then complete interviews with Ms. JD Board Members and Staff by the end of May, and the Ms. JD Fellows and their mentors will be announced by mid-July.

If you have any questions, please contact the Fellowship Coordinator, Maleaha Brown, at fellowship@ms-jd.org.  We look forward to receiving your application!

Diversity Scholarship Opportunity

Please share with your first year law students that Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter is now accepting applications for our Diversity Scholarship.  Details are attached and also outlined below.

The Columbus, Ohio-based law firm of Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter is offering a first-year law student, who is a member of a historically underrepresented population a $10,000.00 scholarship, plus a paid summer clerkship position with our 2017 first-year class.

Our Diversity Scholarship is awarded annually based on demonstrated academic performance, accomplishments and activities.

Those interested in being considered should submit the following materials no later than January 31, 2017:

Cover page including name, address, phone number, e-mail address and underrepresented population status

  • Resume
  • Undergraduate Transcripts
  • First Semester Transcripts when available
  • Completed Application Questions (Please keep each response to one typed page):
  1. Describe a major accomplishment that has shaped your life, how it influenced your decision to pursue a career in law and prepared you for your future as a lawyer.
  2. Explain what diversity means to you.
  3. List any training and/or experience you believe to be relevant to this clerkship.
  4. Discuss why you have applied for this scholarship.

These materials should be sent to the attention of: Jenna Nistelbeck, Director of Human Resources

Capitol Square, Suite 1800, 65 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215   Phone: (614)462-5400

Toll Free: (800) 860-7885 Fax: (614) 464-2634

HR@keglerbrown.com

http://www.keglerbrown.com/news/applications-for-2017-diversity-scholarship-now-being-accepted/