2012 Elder Law Section Scholarship

The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce it is accepting applications for the 2012 Elder Law Section Scholarship. One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a second-year (2L) or third-year (3L) law student who is enrolled in a law school in the State of New York  during the 2012/2013 academic year and is actively participating in an Elder Law Clinic at the school during the 2012/2013 academic year or performs other substantial efforts which demonstrate interest in the legal rights of the elderly or the practice of elder law.

A preference will be given to a student who demonstrates a present and permanent physical or mental disability that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual.  A preference will be given to a student who demonstrates financial need. 

A completed application and supporting documentation as detailed in the guidelines must be submitted on or before Friday, October 15, 2012. The application and guidelines can be accessed at http://www.tnybf.org/Scholarships/2012/2012ElderLawSectionScholarship.pdf.

The Elder Law Section encourages law students, through an elder law clinic experience, to learn about important legislative developments, regulations, and case laws impacting the elderly and to provide representation to elderly clients struggling with a variety of legal issues and problems related to aging and incapacity.