The Real Property Law Section 

Melvyn Mitzner Scholarship

• The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the 2018 Real Property Law Section Melvyn Mitzner Scholarship, which has been established through a gift from the Real Property Law Section of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and from Rosalyn Mitzner to honor the memory of Melvyn Mitzner, a former Chair of the Section. 
• The $5,000.00 scholarship will be awarded to a second or third-year law student. A preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.
• In addition, the scholarship recipient will be invited to attend Executive Committee meetings of the NYSBA Real Property Law Section during the 2018 calendar year and to work on one of the Section’s many Committee projects or Task Forces. 
• Scholarship Application Requirements: 

• 1. Completed application (https://www.tnybf.org/…/MelvynMitzner%20Scholarship%202018%…). 
• 2. Cover letter of interest in the practice of real property law.
• 3. A resume describing prior employment and other relevant qualifications and activities. 
• 4. Unofficial law school transcript 
• 5. Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a law school professor unrelated to the applicant by blood or marriage. 
• 6. An essay demonstrating why you exemplify Melvyn Mitzner’s core values of academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in public service, high integrity and, an interest in real property law. 

• Deadline: The application and supporting documents must be postmarked on or before Monday, January 8, 2018, or may be submitted by email on or before Monday, January 8, 2018.