2019 William W. Greenhalgh Student Writing Competition

This Competition is sponsored by Criminal Justice (“Section”) of the American Bar Association (“ABA”). The goal of the Competition is to encourage law students to become involved in the Section. It is also intended to attract students to the Criminal Justice practice field, and to encourage scholarship in this field. Each entrant must follow the rules of the competition detailed herein. 

The contest is open to students who, on the date the entry is submitted, attend and are in good standing at an ABA-accredited law school within the United States and its possessions. Membership in the Criminal Justice Section is not a requirement. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age and legal permanent residents or citizens of the United States. Employees, officers, directors of the ABA and members of their immediate families are not eligible.

Topic: The Use of Drones by Law Enforcement—How should drones enhance public safety, how should drones be regulated, and what role does the Fourth Amendment play?

Deadline: July 1, 2019.

For more information, click on the following link:
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/criminal_justice/awards/writing_competition/. 

Chrissy Weems Scholarship

The Chrissy Weems Scholarship was created to help the future entrepreneurs and small business owners of our world. All high school seniors who have been selected to attend a college or university, current college  and law school students are encouraged to apply. To enter for a chance to receive this $1000 scholarship you just have to write a short 500-word essay. Full details can be found below:

Eligibility
You are eligible to apply for this $1000 scholarship if you meet one of the below requirements.

A high school senior that has been accepted into a college or university
A current college, law school  student that is not in their final year.

Guidelines
To apply for the $1000 Chrissy Weems Scholarship please write a 500-word essay on the following topic: “Share an adversity in your life that you have fought to overcome and what you have learned from it”.

Application Process
Please completely fill out the form below. By submitting your application for this scholarship you are giving Chrissy Weems permission to use your name and essay for marketing and promotional purposes.
http://chrissyweemsscholarship.com/

Submission Deadline
February 28, 2019

Winner Selection
A winner will be selected by the scholarship committee in March 2019. Once contacted the winner will have two weeks to respond so the scholarship can be awarded to their school’s financial aid department.

Chrissy Weems
Chrissy@Chrissyweemsscholarship.com

Suffolk County Executive’s Office Internship Program

The Suffolk County Executive’s Office is offering student internship opportunities for the upcoming Spring 2019 semester.

All areas of study are encouraged to apply through our new internship page.

Link: http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/CountyExecutive/SuffolkCountyLeadersinTrainingProgram.aspx

Applications are currently due by January 5th, with a minimum of 15 hours per week. The internships are unpaid.

If you have any questions, please email : Intern@suffolkcountyny.gov

SocialCaptain Scholarship

Choose one of the three topics that appeals most to you. Try to be both informative and original, make sure that your essay follows the rules logic and structure. Your own critical approach will be greatly appreciated.

-Why a social media presence is critical for businesses
-The future of advertising as technology progresses
-How students can use social media to their advantage

Eligibility

The scholarship is aimed at students who are at present enrolled full-time at an accredited 2-year or 4-year university, community or junior college, or a graduate degree program.

This scholarship is offered to United States citizens nationwide.
Students are encouraged to apply regardless of their major.
One person can send only one entry.

Amount

One passionate individual will receive a $1,000 award for applying and expressing their interest in the subject.

https://socialcaptain.com/scholarship

Mark T. Banner Scholarship

This scholarship is part of The Richard Linn American Inn of Court's commitment to fostering the development of intellectual property lawyers of high ethics, civility and professionalism, and especially those from diverse backgrounds.

The recipient of the scholarship receives $10,000 to be applied to their legal education.  This scholarship is available to law students who have entered into a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school in the United States and who will continue in that program through at least the Fall semester 2019.  Scholarship recipients are selected by the Mark T. Banner Scholarship review board based on the following criteria:

• Commitment to the pursuit of a career in intellectual property law.
• Commitment, qualities and actions toward ethics, civility and professionalism.
• Academic merit (undergraduate, graduate and law school).
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Leadership qualities and community involvement.
• Member of a historically underrepresented group in IP law (including race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability).

Applications need to be submitted by December 7, 2018.  The application is available on the Linn Inn of Court’s website at http://www.linninn.org/Pages/scholarship.shtml.

New York Bar Foundation - Scholarships and Fellowships

The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for the following scholarships and fellowships.

Visit www.tnybf.org for more information.

UPCOMING SCHOLARSHIP & FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Real Property Law Section Melvyn Mitzner Scholarship - DEADLINE 12/3/18
One scholarship will be awarded to a second or third year law student. Efforts will be made to honor Melvyn Mitzner’s commitment to professional achievement in the area of real property law including legal writing, lecturing and scholarship; and diversity in the profession.
https://www.tnybf.org/uploadedFiles/Foundation/PDFs/2019%20Melvyn%20Mitzner%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf

Real Property Law Section Lorraine Power Tharp Scholarship - DEADLINE 12/3/18
One scholarship will be awarded to a second or third year law student who best exemplifies the core values important to Lorraine Power Tharp–academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in public service, high integrity and, if possible, an interest in real property law.
https://www.tnybf.org/uploadedFiles/Foundation/PDFs/2019%20LPT%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf


Diversity Summer Fellowship in Health Law  - DEADLINE 12/3/18
One fellowship will be awarded to law students who are currently enrolled in law schools in the State of New York to work in Health law positions in the public sector in the State of New York during the summer months.
https://www.tnybf.org/uploadedFiles/Foundation/PDFs/2019%20HEALTH%20LAW%20SECTION%20FELLOWSHIP%20APPLICATION.pdf


Hon. Joel K. Asarch Elder Law and Special Needs Scholarship  - DEADLINE 12/12/18
One scholarship will be awarded to a second or third year law student who is actively participating in an Elder Law Clinic during the academic year or performs other substantial efforts which demonstrate interest in the legal rights of the elderly or those with disabilities.
https://www.tnybf.org/uploadedFiles/Foundation/PDFs/2019%20Hon.%20Asarch%20Elder%20Law%20Scholarship%20Application.pdf

2019 Affordable Housing & Community Development Law Law Student Legal Writing Competition

The Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law of the American Bar Association is sponsoring its annual student competition.  Details are in the pdf below.

Download 2019 ABA Writing Competition Guidelines

The deadline is March 8, 2019.

2019 Ward Greenberg Diversity Scholar Application

Now in its fourth year, the Ward Greenberg Diversity Scholar Program is an innovative initiative that seeks talented law students in their first year who intend to pursue a litigation track. Selected scholars will (1) receive a 10-week appointment as a summer associate in either our Rochester or Philadelphia offices, (2) be seconded to one of our corporate clients to begin to form important professional ties with in-house counsel, (3) a $7,500 bonus, and (4) primary consideration for a 2020 summer associate position at Ward Greenberg, and with it, an additional $10,000 bonus.

To be eligible, a candidate must be a first-year student at an ABA-accredited law school with demonstrated academic and leadership achievements, and a desire to practice at a sophisticated litigation firm and contribute to its diversity objectives. While there are no restrictions on eligibility, students from historically underrepresented populations in the legal profession are encouraged to apply.

For more information about the Ward Greenberg Diversity Scholar Program, or the firm in general, please visit: http://www.wardgreenberg.com.

Apply by January 18, 2019.  See pictures below for the application.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jeffrey Harradine at diversity@wardgreenberg.com, or 585.454.0722.

Legal Scholarship by Moses & Rooth, Attorneys at Law

Moses and Rooth Attorneys at Law, a Criminal Defense Law Firm located in Orlando, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one incoming 1L or currently enrolled Law Student. Scholarship is offered for the Fall 2018 Academic Semester.

Who is eligible: Law students who are enrolled in a United States law school.

Application instructions: Applications must be submitted in full, online, by June 1, 2018 in order to be considered.

https://www.mosesandrooth.com/legal-scholarship/

Additional instructions and eligibility requirements can be seen by visiting our scholarship application page.

     Hudson County 2018 Bar 

Foundation Law School Scholarship

• The Hudson County Bar Association is pleased to announce a scholarship to Touro Law Student's for the upcoming school year.
• All awards are distributed at the discretion of the Hudson County Bar Foundation Scholarship Committee.
• Personal Statement: The Applicant MUST submit a typed, double-spaced Personal Statement with his or her scholarship application. The personal statement shall not exceed two pages in length. Scholarship applications accompanied by a personal statement not in conformance with these guidelines will not be considered.
• All Applicants must be enrolled in or admitted to an accredited ABA-approved law school at the time of the interview in order to be eligible for a scholarship award.
• Deadline: submissions must be postmarked no later than April 28, 2018, to be considered.
• If you have any questions about this application or this process, please contact the Hudson County Bar Foundation at the telephone number 201 798-4708.
• The full eligibility details and entry requirements for the scholarship can be found at https://hcbalaw.com/hcbf/scholarship/

  Reeves Law Group $3,000 scholarship

• Touro Law is pleased to announce that this year the Reeves Law Group is offering a $3000 scholarship.
• Specifically, the Reeves Law Group is awarding a $3,000 scholarship to a deserving law student who authors a winning essay in our Sixth Annual Scholarship Essay Contest.
• For the Sixth Annual Scholarship Contest the winning applicant must demonstrate through past, current and expected future deeds a genuine commitment to serve the less-fortunate.
• The judges would like to know about contributions you may have made or are currently making to help, for example, a non-profit institution, a specific group, your local community, or the public at large.
• Requirements: please submit a brief narrative, starting with an introduction about who you are, your interests, and anything else you feel we should know about you. Then, please provide your entry in 750-1000 words in the form of an essay, or Prezi/Powerpoint presentation.
• Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship is December 15th, 2018.
• The full eligibility details and entry requirements for the $3,000 scholarship can be found at http://www.robertreeveslaw.com/scholarship/

9th Annual Religious Liberty 

Student Writing Competition

• Touro Law is proud to announce the 9th Annual Religious Liberty Student Writing Competition, with prizes of $4,000 to 1st place, $3,000 to 2nd place, $2,000 to 3rd place, and $1,000 to honorable mention. 
• The purpose of the writing competition is to promote legal and academic studies in the field of religious liberty by law students and students pursuing related graduate studied. 
• Format: Scholarly papers must relate to the topic of domestic or international religious liberty, broadly or narrowly construed, consisting of 9,000-13,000 words, including footnotes. 
• Papers should be submitted by e-mail topapers@jrclsdc.org in pdf and/or docx formats. 
• Deadline: all papers must be submitted on or before July 1, 2018. 
• Questions: regarding submission may be directed to jrclsdc@gmail.com
• For more information, including the scholarship application form, please visit: https://www.scribd.com/do…/376150909/WritingCompetition-2018

Judge Bernard S. Meyer $5,000 Scholarship

• (ATTENTION DEADLINE APPROACHING - 4/13/18) The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the 2018 Judge Bernard S. Meyer $5,000 Scholarship.
• Established in 2004 by the law firm, Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C., the scholarship will be awarded to a law school student who excels in legal writing and advocacy skills.
• Eligibility: The scholarship is open to all second-year (2L) students as of spring 2018 semester enrolled in a law school in the State of New York.
• Essay topic: The essay must display excellence in legal writing and advocacy skills and the topic must relate to the law.
• Deadline: The deadline date for essay submission is Friday, April 13, 2018.
• Essays may be submitted by mail or e-mail: ldorr@tnybf.org. Essays should be mailed to, The New York Bar Foundation One Elk Street, Albany, NY 12207.
• For more information, including the scholarship application form, please visit: http://www.tnybf.org/uploadedFiles/Foundation/PDFs/2018%20Judge%20Meyer%20Scholarship.pdf

Mike Edison $5,000 Scholarship

• The American Association for Justice (AAJ) is proud to announce its $5,000 scholarship Mike Edison Scholarship.
• This scholarship awards $5,000 annually to a female student entering her third year of law school.
• The applicant must demonstrate a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer, along with dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, to the concept of a fair trial, to the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized.
• The winner must attend the 2018 AAJ Annual Convention in Denver, Colorado. in July 2018, in order to accept the scholarship (travel and accommodations will be provided).
• Deadline: the essay and application must be submitted by May 1, 2018.
• Questions: please contact the AAJ Membership Department at 800-424-2727 or membership@justice.org. 
• For more information, including the scholarship application form, please visit: https://www.justice.org/what-we-do/enhance-practice-law/professional-recognition-awards-scholarship/scholarships/mike-eidson

Trial Advocacy $3,000 Scholarship

• The American Association for Justice (AAJ) is proud to announce its $3,000 scholarship Trial Advocacy Scholarship.
• This scholarship is open to all AAJ (American Associate of Justice) Law Student Members who are entering their second or third year of law school. This $3,000 scholarship is awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates the following:
1. Interest and proficiency in trial advocacy skills;
2. Desire to represent those who have been injured by the negligence or misconduct of others;
3. Support of a civil justice system that promotes accountability and safety;
4. Commitment to AAJ and its mission by involvement in AAJ law student and Minority Caucus activities;
5. and demonstrates financial need.

• Remember: Every applicant must be an AAJ law student member and enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Deadline: the essay and application must be submitted by May 1, 2018.
• Questions: please contact the AAJ Membership Department at 800-424-2727 or membership@justice.org. 
• For more information, including the scholarship application form, please visit: https://www.justice.org/what-we-do/enhance-practice-law/professional-recognition-awards-scholarship/scholarships/aaj-trial

AAJ's Minority Caucus $5,000 Scholarship

• The American Association for Justice (AAJ) is proud to announce that AAJ's Minority Caucus will award a $5,000 scholarship to a minority Law Student Member who is entering his or her first, second, or third year of law school.
• This scholarship is awarded to applicants who best meet the following criteria:(1. Interest and proficiency in trial advocacy skills) (2. Desire to represent those who have been injured by the negligence or misconduct of others) (3. Support of a civil justice system that promotes accountability and safety) (4. Commitment to AAJ and its mission by involvement in AAJ law student and Minority Caucus activities) and (5. demonstrates financial need).
• Additionally, winners will be provided travel and accommodations to attend the 2018 AAJ Annual Convention in Denver, Colorado, in July 2018.
• Deadline: the essay and application must be submitted by May 1, 2018.
• Questions: please contact the AAJ Membership Department at 800-424-2727 or membership@justice.org. 
• For more information, including the scholarship application form, please visit: https://www.justice.org/what-we-do/enhance-practice-law/professional-recognition-awards-scholarship/scholarships/richard-d

Davis $1,000 Personal Injury Scholarship 

• Neal Davis Law Firm, PLLC, is proud to announce a $1,000 Personal Injury Scholarship that is applicable to any Touro Law student.
• After working with accident victims, Neal Davis Law Firm, PLLC, become passionate about inspiring students to consider how they'll keep themselves and their loved ones safe in a vehicle.  
• Essays, which relate to motor vehicle safety, must be unique (not submitted elsewhere) and written by the scholarship application signator.
• Neal Davis Law Firm, PLLC, respects students’ privacy as well as their time, so the scholarship requirements are simple. Minimal personal information along with a quick essay is all that is needed to apply.  
• Your application form and application materials must be emailed together to carrie@davispersonalinjury.com
• Deadline: to submit the application form and materials is September 14, 2018.
• For more information, including the scholarship application form, please visit: https://www.davispersonalinjury.com/scholarship/

Asian American Law Fund of NewYork Community Service Scholarship Awards Program

• The Asian American Law Fund of New York, Inc. (formerly known as The AABANY Foundation, Inc.), a non-profit organization established by the Asian American Bar Association of New York, invites law students to apply for its Community Service Scholarship Awards Program for the summer of 2018.  
• The purpose of the Program is to encourage law students to use their legal knowledge and training to assist the Asian American community in New York and to foster commitments by law students to public service.  
• Each student is expected to work at least 8 weeks, 35 hours per week, during the summer of 2018 on a legal project involving the Asian American community in the New York metropolitan area and agrees to apply the award to the payment of law school tuition.  
• The Fund will grant awards in the amount of $5,000 each to up to three law students, which will be distributed to students around June 2018.
• Deadline: Applicants must submit a completed and signed scholarship application form by March 30, 2018.  
• How to Apply: A copy of the application and information regarding the scholarships may be obtained from the AALFNY website at www.AsianAmericanLawFund.org or by contacting Sylvia Chin atschin@AsianAmericanLawFund.org.   

Office of the General Counsel (OGC) 2018 Volunteer Internship Opportunity

• Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is considering a legal volunteer internship opportunity with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) in Washington DC.
• OGC provides legal advice to help ensure the Federal Government has an effective civilian workforce, through programs such as government-wide hiring procedures; background investigations and security clearances; fair practices in personnel management; and pension benefits and health insurance for Federal employees and retirees.
• Interns will assist OGC attorneys in providing legal advice to MCC staff on issues related to the development of new compact and other assistance programs and implementation of existing compact and related programs.
• How To Apply: Applicants must submit the following documents via email to OGCAtty@OPM.gov with the subject line [last name, first name] 2018 Summer Legal Internship: (1) cover letter noting dates/hours available and indicating area(s) of work that interest you; (2) resume; (3) law school transcript (unofficial copy is acceptable); (4) contact information for two references; and (5) a 2-10 page writing sample.
• Application Deadline: Applications must be received via email (OGCAtty@OPM.gov) by March 18, 2018, midnight EST.
• Please refer to the attached link for official rules and submission instructions https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/491139500

Cole Schotz P.C. $5,000 Diversity Scholarship

• Cole Schotz P.C. is committed to the advancement of diverse law students and as part of Cole Schotz’s continuing commitment to inclusion in the legal community, the law firm has created a one-time $5,000 Diversity Scholarship.
• The Cole Schotz Diversity Scholarship is open to a second-year, full-time law student in good standing.
• Consideration is given to the candidate’s academic achievement, involvement in community service, demonstrated leadership abilities and advancement of diversity in the legal profession.
• Applicants must complete: a typed personal statement of 750 words or less. The statement must include information about (1) why the candidate wishes to pursue a career in law; and (2) how the candidate’s background, life experiences and/or goals as an attorney would improve diversity in the field of law.
• Deadline: Applicants must complete and submit on or before July 1, 2018, the accompanying application form by email.
• Please refer to the attached link for official rules and submission instructions https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/qGOpu2SIgE

ClassADrivers.com Scholarship

• ClassADrivers.com is offering a scholarship to a student who is currently studying at or has been accepted to an accredited University.
• One student will be selected to receive $1,314.15 USD in scholarship funds based on the quality and accuracy of the student’s essay.

• The applicant must write an essay of 1,000+ words on the topic of: “Tech and Truckers: How Can Truck Drivers Take Advantage of Future Leaps in Technology?”
• Specifically, the essay should answer the following questions:
• 1. What scenarios do you see for truck drivers to remain a valuable and successful resource in the workforce of 2023 (5 years from today)?
• 2. How should drivers prepare and what skills they would need to hone to get ready for the future challenges?
• An internal committee will decide the top 5 submissions, and the community of truck drivers on ClassADrivers.com will vote on the best written essay and assign the Award by June 15th, 2018.
• Deadline: the deadline for submissions is May 30th, 2018. The winner will be notified individually and announced around two weeks later.
• Please refer to the attached link for official rules and submission instructions https://www.classadrivers.com/become-a-truck-driver/the-scholarship-award/

Queens County Bar Association Scholarship

• The Queens County Bar Association will award a monetary scholarship to a deserving law student this coming Spring.
• The scholarship is awarded based on financial need, a commitment to community service and academic achievement.
• Law students that are eligible to apply must be currently enrolled in a law school in the Metropolitan area or be a resident of Queens County.
• Applicants must also write a brief statement of not more than 200 words concerning your professional goals, particularly emphasizing significant community service activities or events in areas that you have been employed or volunteered.
• Deadline: Application along with college and law school transcripts to be filed and received no later than April 6, 2018.  
• Please forward the application to: Scholarship Committee, Queens County Bar Association,90-35 148 Street Jamaica, NY 11435.
• Please refer to the attached link for official rules and submission instructions http://qcba.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2018-Scholarship-Application-Form.pdf

2018 Honorable Charles L. Brieant, Jr. Fellowship Announcement

• Chief Judge Colleen McMahon is pleased to announce that the Southern District of New York is accepting applications for the Honorable Charles L. Brieant, Jr. Judicial Internship for the summer of 2018.
• The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Honorable Charles L. Brieant, Jr. Fellowship (1) valued at $5000.
• The fellowship provides a $5,000 tuition credit directly to the law school of the student selected to serve as the Honorable Charles L. Brieant, Jr. Intern to the Court during the summer of 2018.
• The scholarship is open to all first-year (1L) students and second-year (2L) students as of spring 2018 semester enrolled in a law school in the State of New York.
• The Intern may be asked to work with other judges, clerks, and interns to complete the assigned research projects.
• Attached is a link that includes detailed guidelines, application, and listing of required documents to accompany the application for the fellowship. Please access http://www.tnybf.org/uploadedFiles/Foundation/PDFs/2018%20Honorable%20Charles%20Brieant%20Jr%20Fellowship.pdf for the listed information.
• Deadline: Please note the deadline for submission of all application materials is Monday, March 12, 2018.

35th Annual Smith-Babcock-Williams 
Student Writing Competition

• The Planning & Law Division of the American Planning Association is pleased to announce its 35th Annual Smith-Babcock-Williams Student Writing Competition.
• The Competition is open to law students and planning students writing on a question of significance in planning, planning law, land use law, local government law or environmental law.
• Students are encouraged to submit relevant research papers and law review or journal notes prepared throughout the academic year.
•  The winning entry will be awarded a prize of $2,000 and submitted for publication in The Urban Lawyer, the law journal of the American Bar Association's Section of State & Local Government Law.
• The Second Place paper will receive a prize of $400 and one Honorable Mention prize of $100 will also be awarded.
• Deadline for submission of entries: is June 4, 2018, and winners will be announced by August 29, 2017.
• Please refer to the attached link for official rules and submission instructions: https://www.planning.org/media/document/9144173/

BRANDEIS ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP FUND

• The Brandeis Association is proud to announce that it will be awarding three Scholarships of $5,000.
• The Brandeis Association of Queens County Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to Jewish law students currently in the 2nd or 3rd year of study at the time of submission and who are residents of Queens County or who are attending law school in Queens County. 
• In awarding the scholarships, consideration will be given to financial need, legal scholarship and community involvement. 
• Remember: Only one application is necessary for all three scholarships and the scholarships will be presented at the annual Brandeis Association Scholarship Fund Breakfast on Sunday, June 10, 2018.
• Deadline for Submission: Postmarked by April 27, 2018.
• Questions: please contact Hon. Lee A. Mayersohn at (718) 298-1626.
• Additional details can be seen by visiting the following links that will allow you to access the scholarship application page http://ow.ly/d/7ly3http://ow.ly/d/7ly4

DDR Lawyers Legal Scholarship

- The law firm of Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum, LLP is pleased to announce a unique scholarship opportunity. 
- The DDR Lawyers Legal Scholarship, worth $1500 and is designed to help one law school student pay for their tuition costs.
- Application requirements: (1. Completed Application. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.) (2. Upload a 500-600 word original essay on what you hope to achieve in your legal career if awarded this scholarship.) (3. Upload School Transcript.) (4.Upload Resume)
- A winner will be announced on, or before, January 31, 2019, at which point we will arrange to have $1500 sent to the student's financial aid department to help pay for their tuition costs.
- Who is eligible: Admitted law school students attending an accredited law school in the United States with a minimum of 3.5 GPA.
- Deadline: Applications including all supporting documents must be submitted in full, online, by December 31, 2018, in order to be considered. 
- Questions: please email Devin at ddrlawyers@gmail.com
- Additional details can be seen by visiting the following scholarship application page https://www.ddrlawyers.com/scholarship/

Christensen Law Firm Scholarship

• The Christensen Law Firm Scholarship is offering a recurring scholarship worth $2000 designed to help one incoming 1L or continuing law school student pay for their tuition costs.
• Who is eligible: an Incoming first year or continuing law students who are enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States, and hold a 3.5 minimum GPA.
• Deadline: Applications including all supporting documents must be submitted in full, online, by January 31, 2019, in order to be considered.
• Application page: https://www.texasinjurylawhelp.com/christensen-law-firm-sc…/
• Additional details can be seen by visiting our scholarship application page above. 
• Questions: Please feel free to email christensenlawfirmpllc@gmail.com

Answering Legal’s Future Attorneys 
of America Scholarship

• Answering Legal’s Future Attorneys of America Scholarship is proud to announce its annual scholarship!
• Answering Legal’s Future Attorneys of America Scholarship is dedicated in choosing one law student, of academic excellence, every year and awarding them with the FAAS merit scholarship
• Applicants must choose one of the following questions provided for your essay. Essays must be between 500 and 1000 words.
• 1. How have your personal life experiences affected your outlook on the United States legal system?
• 2. What has inspired you to pursue a career in law?
• 3. How do you see yourself impacting the legal community in the future?
• Deadline for Applications: February 28th, 2018
• All of the details and application information are available on https://www.answeringlegal.com/answering-legal-law-scholar…/

2018 ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship

• Touro is pleaded to announce the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund. 
• The Scholarship Fund will award $5,000 of financial assistance annually to each scholarship recipient attending an ABA-accredited law school.
• The Scholarship Fund is intended to encourage racial and ethnic minority students to apply to law school and to provide financial assistance to these students.
• An award made to an entering first-year student may be renewable for two additional years, resulting in financial assistance totaling $15,000 during his or her time in law school. 
• Recipients will be selected based on their qualifications for the scholarship and not on the law school they plan to attend. 
• Deadline: Completed scholarship applications must be received by April 6, 2018. 
• The application can also be downloaded from the websites: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/diversity_pipeline/projects_initiatives/legal_opportunity_scholarship.html  OR  http://www.abanet.org/fje.
•  If you have any questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Sharon Tindall:  Sharon.Tindall@americanbar.org or (312) 988-5642. 

2018 Alford Excellence Award

- Multicultural Judges & Lawyers Section of Delaware intends to grant the 2018 Alford Excellence Award, a $3,000 scholarship, to at least three future practitioners who will sit for the July 2018 Delaware Bar Examination. 
- On May 16, 2018, the Multicultural Judges and Lawyers Section (“MJL Section”) of the Delaware State Bar Association will hold its annual Judge Haile L. Alford Memorial Breakfast. 
- The event is held in honor of Haile L. Alford, the first African-American female judge in the State of Delaware. Judge Alford was appointed by Governor Mike Castle in 1992 and served on the bench until her untimely death in 2003 at the age of 54.
- During the Alford Memorial Breakfast, the MJL Section intends to grant the 2018 Alford Excellence Award.
- In order to apply for the 2018 Alford Excellence Award the application materials include: (1) the 2017 Alford Excellence Award Application and (2) a personal essay (1000 word limit).
- All of the details and application information attached to this post!
- Deadline: All application materials should be submitted via email by April 6, 2018 to: 

• The Alford Excellence Award Selection Committee 
• Attn: Chantelle McClamb, Esq. 
• Chair Multicultural Judges and Lawyers Section 
• hailealfordexcellence@gmail.com

 

 

SARATOGA COUNTY
BAR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP 

• The Saratoga County Bar Association annually offers two $1,000 scholarships to residents of Saratoga County who are in their 2nd or 3rd year of law school. 
• The scholarship committee considers an applicant’s class rank, demonstration of leadership, community involvement and financial need.
• The scholarship committee recommends candidates to the Executive Board which makes the final award. 
• Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by March 15, 2018, to be considered for the scholarship.
• To apply, please complete the application and mail it to: Saratoga County Bar Association, P.O. Box 994, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 
• All of the details and application information are available on http://saratogacountybar.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/SCBAScholarshipApp_2018.pdf 
• Questions: Please e-mail any questions to the Saratoga County Bar Association at pclute@saratogacountybar.org.

 Ruth Whitehead Whaley Scholarship

• The Association of Black Women Attorneys is pleased to announce the annual Ruth Whitehead Whaley Scholarship.
• The Ruth Whitehead Whaley Scholarship is named in honor of Ruth Whitehead Whaley, a legal pioneer and the first African American woman admitted to the New York State Bar. 
• The ABWA Ruth Whitehead Whaley Scholarship awards law students who strive beyond the rigors of law school and demonstrate a commitment to public interest, civil rights and actively participate in their community. 
• Students must also demonstrate a financial need and be enrolled at an accredited law school in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.
• For questions: email ABWAapplication2018@gmail.com or call Angela Christmas: (631) 708-5359.
• Application deadline: is March 2, 2018, and MUST be submitted to ABWAapplication2018@gmail.com. 
• For more information about the Ruth Whitehead Whaley Scholarship, please visit the full application, which can be found on https://abwanewyork.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2018-ABWA-Scholarship-Application.pdf

DANY Law Student Scholarship Opportunity

The Defense Association of New York has announced that it will award (2) two $2,000.00 scholarships to law students!

• Defense Association of New York, ideal applicants, through education and future practice, are looking to improve the services of the legal profession, elevate the standard of trial practice, and facilitate and expedite the trial of disputed claims. 
• Eligibility Guidelines: 
1. Scholarship is open to all second-year (2L) and third-year (3L) students, enrolled in an ABA-accredited school;
2. The student must be in good standing with a 2.5 or equivalent GPA. 3. Must be a New York State Resident;
3. Must be a New York State Resident;
4. Selection of the recipient is based solely upon the determination of the Scholarship Committee based upon the following criteria: a. Academics b. Writing sample c. Personal Interview (if requested) d. Law School Transcript; and
5. Recipient must attend DANY Awards dinner, May 10, 2018, to receive award
• Deadline: Application MUST be submitted by April 6, 2018, to Glenn.Kaminska@admlaw.com.

• All of the details and application information are available on http://www.defenseassociationofnewyork.org/resources/Documents/Scholarship%20Application%202018.pdf

TheBackPackerCo Scholarship 2017-18

• TheBackPackerCo is pleased to announce the "TheBackPackerCo Scholarship 2017-18", which is open to all the students who are passionate about traveling.
• To apply for this scholarship: applicants need to make a personalized video of any destination where he/she has traveled, and the best one will be the awarded with 500$.  There are no limits aside from your creativity for this.

• Scholarship value: USD $500 scholarship will be awarded to 1 student, chosen as the winner by TheBackPackerCo judging panel. Students are free to use the scholarship amount towards any expense related to his/her educational pursuit.

• Eligibility: All students over the age 18 years and are currently enrolled in any School/University across the world, for any course/program are eligible for this scholarship.
• Deadline: Email the video’s URL to us at social@thebackpackerco.com on or before October 30, 2018.
• All of the details and application information are available on: http://www.thebackpackerco.com/#scholarship

2018 Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice $5,000 Essay Competition!

• Topic of the paper: focuses on non-disclosure provisions in Settlement Agreements. Students are asked to analyze if courts should enforce public policy disfavoring non-disclosure provisions?
• Content: Essay submissions are sought on the topic “Non-disclosure provisions in Settlement Agreements:  Should courts enforce public policy disfavoring them?”
• Eligibility: The competition is open to all current law students and all masters of law students. Co-authored submissions are eligible; if selected, the co-authors will share the prize. Each submission must be an original, unpublished academic work, but simultaneous submissions will be accepted. 
• Format: Submissions must be emailed as Microsoft Word documents. They may be full-length law review articles or shorter academic essays and should use footnotes (not endnotes). The word count may be between 6,000 and 25,000 words, not including footnotes. 
• Winning Submission and Prizes: The winner will be notified by email. The winner will receive $5,000. Only one winning paper will be chosen and only one prize awarded.
• Submission Deadline: Submissions must be emailed on or before Saturday, April 30, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, to Amanda Fleming at afleming@citizen.org. Papers emailed after this date will not be considered.
• All of the details and application information are available on https://www.citizen.org/www.citizen.org/law-school-contest