Category: Financial Aid and Scholarships

2013 Mike Eidson Scholarship Writeable

On behalf of the Women Trial Lawyers Caucus of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), it is my great pleasure to send you the application for the AAJ Women for Justice Education Fund’s 2013 Mike Eidson Scholarship.

The Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women Trial Lawyers Caucus in 2008, in honor of AAJ Past President Mike Eidson, whose vision and generosity inspired it.  The Scholarship, traditionally given in the amount of $5,000, is awarded annually to a rising 3L (or rising 4L in a night program) female student who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a plaintiffs’ lawyer or criminal defense 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 application deadline is May 1, 2013 and the Scholarship will be awarded at the AAJ Annual Convention, which will take place this year in July in San Francisco.

The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) would like to remind you about the April 12, 2013 deadline for the eighth annual ELI-ABA-NAELS Constitutional Environmental Law Student Writing Competition. The winner will receive a $2000 cash prize, an offer of publication in ELI’s flagship journal, the Environmental Law Reporter (ELR), and a one-year individual membership to ELI.

An updated copy of the 2012-13 competition notice is pasted below. For more about the competition and past winners, please visit our website: endangeredlaws.org/writingcomp.htm. We look forward to receiving submissions from your law school!

Environmental Law Writing Competition

Please see the documents below relating to the William A. McClain Scholarship which is awarded each year by the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati (BLAC).  The McClain Scholarship is awarded to an African-American Cincinnati resident attending any ABA accredited law school who demonstrates leadership potential and dedication to community.
BLAC Scholarship Application – rev Jan 2013

BLAC Scholarship Information Summary and FAQ – Jan 2013
Applications must be received by e-mail by 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 20, 2013.

Thank you,

Bernice L. Walker, Chairperson
Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati Scholarship Committee
BLWalke@msn.com

The law firm of Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd., located in Wooster, Millersburg, Mount Vernon and Medina, has announced it is sponsoring two law scholarships for the 2013-2014 school year. The Critchfield Law Resident Scholarship is offered for current or former residents of Ashland, Holmes, Knox, Medina or Wayne County who has completed at least one semester of law school. The Critchfield Law Diversity Scholarship is offered to a minority student who has completed at least one semester of law school.

Application forms for these scholarships are available here: http://www.ccj.com/media/Critchfield_Law_Resident_Scholarship_Diversity_Scholarship_Announced-3

“We are looking forward to rewarding these students for their contributions to their community, as well as academic achievements,” said Daniel H. Plumly, managing partner of Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd.

At least one award in the amount of $1,000 will be provided for each scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. The deadline for applying for the 2013-2014 scholarships is Monday, April 1, 2013.

Information regarding the scholarships and copies of the scholarship application forms can be found at any of the Critchfield offices or by clicking on the link above. Questions regarding the scholarships may be directed to John H. Schaeffer, Esq., at 225 N. Market Street, Wooster, OH 44691, (330) 264-4444 or at schaeffer@ccj.com.