Outside Scholarships

The goal of the RPTE student writing contest is to encourage and reward law student writing on the subjects of real property or trust and estate law. The essay contest is designed to attract students to these law specialties, and to encourage scholarship and interest in these areas. Articles submitted for judging are encouraged to be of timely topics and have not been previously published. This contest is open to all law and LL.M students currently attending an ABA-accredited law school.

To further promote inclusion and diversity within the legal profession, Ropes & Gray LLP Firm is delighted to announce the Roscoe Trimmier Jr. Diversity Scholarship.The program is open to outstanding second-year law students who are a member of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession.Ropes & Gray has long been a proponent of law firm inclusion and diversity, with a dedicated mission to attract and retain outstanding lawyers of varied backgrounds.

Eligibility:

• Outstanding undergraduate and law school academic achievement
• Member of a historically underrepresented group in the legal profession
• 2L enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school
• U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States

Law Office of Vikas Bajaj, APC , a criminal defense law firm in San Diego, CA, is offering a $2,500 scholarship to one law student throughout the United States. The scholarship will be based on an essay and can be done on any topic. The range can be from 500-1250 words, anything over 1250 words will not be read.

The purposes of the competition are to promote greater interest in and understanding of the fields of securities arbitration and securities law and to encourage excellent legal writing skills in law students.This is a writing competition for students interested in Securities Arbitration and Securities Law sponsored by The PIABA Foundation. The competition is open to all students who attend a law school in the United States.

The submission may address any aspect of Securities Law; Securities Arbitration; The Federal Arbitration Act, Title 9, US Code, Section 1-14; or FINRA Code of Arbitration, effective April 16, 2007 and any changes or proposed changes to that Code. The writing can be based in theory or practice, but should ultimately advocate a position on the topic area chosen.

Entries will be judged based on the following criteria: quality of research and authority provided; accuracy and clarity of the analysis; compliance with legal writing standards and technical quality of writing, including organization, grammar, syntax, and form. Strong preference will be given to articles that advocate pro-investor positions, provide updates on or surveys of securities or ADR law, and/or are consistent with The PIABA Foundation’s mission of promoting the education and interests of the public investor in securities and commodities arbitration, protecting public investors from abuses in the arbitration process, and making securities and commodities arbitration fair through legislative reforms to arbitration forum providers.

The Hartman Law Firm $2,000 Scholarship Essay Contest

Having to navigate a future with the loss of a parent can become a tremendous responsibility. Students are often left struggling emotionally and academically and in need of assistance. Hartman Law Firm, LLC is honored to sponsor The Harman Law Firm $2,000 Scholarship Essay Contest.

The 2017 Essay Topic

To participate in the contest, applicants should write a 600-word essay answering the following question:

How did the loss of your parent(s) impact your path to success and what actions have you taken to overcome these obstacles?

People who wish to participate should send their essay as an attachment in an email to hartmanlawscholarshipfund@gmail.com by September 15, 2017.

Eligibility Requirements

• Applicant must have lost one or both parents by death.
• Applicant must be planning to enroll in an accredited United States college or University during the 2017-2018 academic year

As the only national scholarship dedicated to F1, J1 and M1 students, SelfScore wants all international students to learn about this opportunity and apply. Applications for the 2017 scholarship are now open and the deadline is on September 28, 2017.

Six undergraduate students and six graduate students will be selected randomly from the pool of eligible applicants. Scholarship
recipients will receive their $5,000 award through their university in October 2017.

TestPrepHQ will award one $1,000 scholarship for the best submitted essay outlining how entrepreneurship will play a roll on how you will utilize your degree. Anything from a solid business plan, to a side job may be discussed.

Any current college or university student enrolled in a 2-year, 4-year or graduate program during the 2017 school year is eligible. The student must be enrolled, and be able to provide proof of such, at an accredited university, college or trade school.

Business leaders of Hispanic heritage are a powerful, driving force in today’s business world. At JAMAS Capital Management, we want to foster the rich diversity found in our industry by easing the financial burden of secondary education. Our hope is that we can continue to encourage young students of Hispanic descent to find success in firms such as JAMAS and Gemstone and build a brighter tomorrow for our industry. That’s why we are proud to present the Ben Turnage Future Hispanic Leaders Scholarship, worth $2,500.

The deadline for submission of completed applications is November 1st of the prior academic year. Applications for the 2018-2019 yeah will open mid-April. To be eligible, you must be:

• A New American (born in the U.S. to parents who were both born abroad, a green card holder, naturalized citizen, adopted if born outside the U.S. and adopted by American parents, or granted deferred action under DACA).

• Not yet 31 years old, as of the application deadline.

• A college senior or holder of a bachelor’s degree, graduate from college but no currently enrolled in graduate program, or currently enrolled in a graduate program and have not begun the third

Selection criteria emphasize creativity, originality, initiative, and sustained accomplishment. The program values a commitment to the constitution and the bill of rights. Full criteria can be found online.

Essay Topic

Under Ohio law, monetary awards for pain and suffering are limited, in most cases, to $250,000.00 (out of which the victim may pay tens of thousands of dollars in litigation and attorney fees). There is no exception for intentional misconduct. Therefore, the law protects those who sexually abuse others-even those who rape children. In December, 2016, the Ohio Supreme Court (Justice French, majority opinion) found the law (R.C. 2315.18 (B)) constitutional. See Simpkins v. Grace Brethren Church 2016 Ohio LEXIS 2961. In Simpkins, the Ohio Supreme Court also held the victim was entitled to one “damage cap”, even though there were two distinct crimes: vaginal and oral sexual battery. Readers are invited to review the Ohio law, the parties’ briefs, and the Ohio Supreme Court decision on the firm’s website.

Topic: What is your opinion of this Ohio law? As part of your analysis, you may (but are not required to) consider the following questions:
Case Briefs:

1. Do you believe the sexual abuse of a child is a “catastrophic injury”?
2. Do you believe $250,000.00 in pain and suffering (out of which tens of thousands of dollars may be spent on attorney fees and expenses) for the sexual abuse of a child is justice?

Merit Brief of Appellants
Merit Brief of Appellee Grace Brethren Church of Delaware Ohio
Reply Brief of Appellants
Ohio Slip Opinion
Ohio Compensatory Damages Statute 2315.18

Essay Guidelines

All essays should be 1000-1500 words in length and should be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

This unique scholarship contest gives students the opportunity to win up to $7,000 in scholarship awards, become a published legal writer, gain exposure across the web for job opportunities, and help small businesses and founders get easy-to-understand legal knowledge.

Law students and undergraduate students that have plans to attend law school in the near future are eligible to apply. Our scholarship page also includes a resource list with active scholarships that are open to high school seniors, undergraduate students, graduate students, and law students.

Scholarship Giveaway Breakdown

1st Place - $7,000

2nd Place- $2,000

3rd Place- $1,000

To be considered, students must apply on our scholarship page and submit their articles by December 15th, 2017. Please keep in mind that all students have the opportunity for their articles to be published on UpCounsel’s site and gain exposure across the web for job opportunities!

Detailed information on how to apply can be found on UpCounsel’s scholarship page: https://www.upcounsel.com/scholarships

Various types of scholarships are offered specifically for women. Some award academic performance and leadership skills, while others encourage women to pursue graduate studies or careers that are traditionally male-dominated, such as business, science, engineering, and technology.

A list of scholarships is available at www.affordablecolleges.com/resources/scholarships-for-women.

Scholarships for women are just one among many helpful resources available to females who are hoping to minimize the gender gap and pursue equality amidst their male counterparts. OEDb maintains a list of dedicated scholarships for women. Some of the scholarships on the website are available only to single parents, returning students, or those pursuing specific subjects.

Clear, effective writing is the cornerstone of an exceptional lawyer, and a vital area of education for aspiring attorneys. While traditional forms of legal writing like case briefs and contracts endure, the internet has given legal professionals a new medium of communication that demands mastery as well. Blog posts are a new way for attorneys to educate and persuade, and to participate in a broader legal discourse with their peers.

The Expert Institute is offering a $2,000 scholarship for the best legal blog post written by a law student on the topic of expert witnesses. To be considered for the scholarship, you must submit a 1,000 to 2,500 word blog-style article on the use of expert witnesses in litigation.

Each year we plan to award at least $1,000 to the top essay related to law and activism. This award is open to all part-time and full-time law students. Based on submissions we will award up to three awards.This scholarship was established as a memorial to Aaron Schwartz and his dedication to activism and the boundaries he pushed.

Criteria:

• Must be attending an ABA-approved law school for the 2017-2018 school year at least part time.
• Candidates must submit a 750 to 2000 word essay, not including endnotes upon any subject related to Activism and the Law. Examples would include Immigration reform, Foreclosure Defense, Providing legal resources through technology.
• All entries will be open for comment on the Focusedlaw.com website.
• A current resume with contact information must be submitted with each submission.
• Up to three entries on different topics will be accepted
• Please email your entry to Soltis@FocusedLaw.com
• Award(s) will be announced February 4, 2018