The
Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women for Justice
Education Fund in 2008, in honor of AAJ Past President Mike Eidson, whose
vision and generosity inspired it. The scholarship,
traditionally 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.
In order to be awarded this
scholarship, you must be present at our Annual Convention on July 12, 2015 in
Montreal, Canada. Your travel and accommodations will be paid for as part of
the award, but please note that all international travel requires a passport.
If you are interested
in submitting an application to be considered for this scholarship, complete a form providing the following information and return to AAJ Education by mail at: AAJ Education, Mike Eidson
Scholarship, 777 6th Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001, or by email
at: education@justice.org by May 1, 2015.
1.
Name:
2.
Contact
Info
Mailing Address (include an address where you
can be reached during the summer):
Telephone:
E-mail address:
3.
Law
School Name:
Graduation Date:
4.
Attach
a brief letter explaining your interest in a career as a trial lawyer, and your
dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and
how you have demonstrated same.
5.
Describe,
if applicable, any challenges and/or hardships you have faced in your pursuit
of a career as a trial lawyer
MERIT
6.
List
any awards or honors you have earned in law school.
7.
List
your law school activities.
8.
Attach
a current resume.
CERTIFICATION
I
hereby certify that the information contained herein is true and correct to the
best of my knowledge. I understand that this information may be shared with
scholarship donors during the scholarship selection process.
I
support AAJ’s mission, am dedicated to upholding and defending the principles of
the Constitution of the U.S., and am committed 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.
Date: Signature:
