Outside Scholarships

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

In order to meet the eligibility requirements, every applicant has to satisfy the following criteria:

• Each applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (“green card” holder)
• Each applicant must be: currently enrolled in an accredited university / college or law school or about to start an accredited university / college or law school (applicants must be ready to provide proof of acceptance / admission)
• Each applicant must have a GPA of 3.0 at the minimum.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. Electronic Application Cherepinskiy Law Firm will only consider applications submitted electronically on this page.

2. Essay The length of the essay must be 500 to 1,000 words. While there is no specific topic or format for the essay, applicants are encouraged to go beyond summarizing their resumes and/or reiterating their interest in pursuing a legal career. Instead, Cherepinskiy Law Firm is interested in learning about applicants’ experiences, interests, and activities that would bring their own clear and unique perspective to the legal profession.

3. Academic Transcript If you have been enrolled at an accredited university / college or law school for at least one semester / quarter, submit the latest / most current transcript. If you are about to start or have just started attending an accredited university / college or law school as a first-year student, submit your high school transcript (undergraduate students) or college transcript (law school students)

4. Proof of Acceptance / Admission This requirement applies only to newly admitted (first-year) students. Please submit a letter of admission or acceptance from the accredited university/college or law school that you will be attending or have just started attending as a first-year student. If you have been admitted at multiple educational institutions, it is sufficient to provide proof of admission to only of them (preferably, the one you are most likely to choose).

5. Letter of Recommendation Please submit one letter of recommendation from any person who is not your spouse, relative or friend and who can attest to your qualifications. Examples of individuals who can potentially provide such a letter include the following:

• Teachers
• Professors
• Employers / supervisors

Please note: Applicants do not have to provide their proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency with their applications. Once the review process is completed, before the scholarship checks are issued, selected recipients will have to verify their U.S. citizenship or permanent residency with applicable document(s) (e.g. U.S. passport, birth certificate, certificate of naturalization, or permanent residence card / “green card”).

Pusch & Nguyen understands the value of education as well and the ever increasing expenses of getting a post high school education. This yearly scholarship of $2500.00 is offered in order to help with some of the expenses required of promising students yearning to continue their education at the next level. To qualify for the Pusch & Nguyen Scholarship, you must be a starting or continuing U.S. college student and must submit a 1000+ word essay on the legal topic prompt that is presented below. We will notify the winner via email and make a public announcement on Pusch and Nguyen’s FaceBook page and Google Places Page.

• Submit your Essay to (deadline for emailing us is November 1st, 2019 at 9am CDT): scholarship@puschnguyen.com
• In the email, applicants must include: Full name, email address, current school attended and (intended) course of study. Contact information for parents if student is under 18, as well as permission from student’s parents to apply.
• After the application period has closed, we will review all submissions and decide on a winner by December 1st, 2019.

Disclaimer: Award is sent directly to the financial aid office at student’s school of choice.

Application link is here.

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.

We consider it a great honor to be able to support law students who show ambition, perseverance, and of course, merit in their studies, in the legal community and in their lives.

Answering Legal’s Future Attorneys of America Scholarship of $5000 is open to dedicated law students who meet the following criteria:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled at an accredited law school.
• Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.
• Applicants must submit an unofficial copy of their transcript.

In order to receive Answering Legal’s FAAS merit scholarship, students must meet the scholarship’s minimum criteria, and submit a completed application along with a 500-1000 essay.

Please 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?

We’re here to answer any question you have about this scholarship opportunity. Feel free to call us at 631-400-8888 or email us at info@answeringlegal.com

The American Association on Health and Disability (www.aahd.us) is accepting applications for the Frederick J. Krause Scholarship for undergraduate (sophomore standing and above) and graduate students with disabilities who are majoring in a field related to disability and health. Please feel free to distribute to your colleagues.

Only completed applications will be considered and must be postmarked and/or received by email no later than November 15, 2019.

The Honorable Joel K. Asarch Elder Law and Special Needs Section Scholarship has been established by The Foundation through a gift from the Elder Law and Special Needs Section of The New York State Bar Association. The $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student who is currently enrolled in a law school in the State of New York and is actively participating in an Elder Law Clinic at the school during the current academic year or performs other substantial efforts which demonstrate interest in the legal rights of the elderly or those with disabilities.

Eligibility

1. The scholarship is open to all second-year (2L) and third-year (3L) students who are enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the 2019-2020 academic year.

2. The student must be actively participating in an Elder Law Clinic of the law school in which they are enrolled during the 2019 fall semester or registered to participate in an Elder Law Clinic during the 2020 spring semester, or must perform other substantial efforts which demonstrate interest in the legal rights of the elderly, or disabled, or the practice of elder law.

3. The student must have attained a 2.5 or equivalent GPA in law school.

4. 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.

5. A preference will be given to a student who can demonstrate financial need.

This $5,000 scholarship is awarded to a full- or part-time student enrolled in a New York State law school. It was created to honor the memory of Melvyn Mitzner, a legend in the New York real estate legal community. Mitzner is a former chair of the Real Property Law Section, and was an active and valued member of the Section for many years.

Efforts will be made to honor Mitzner’s commitment to professional achievement and to diversity in the profession. To ensure geographic diversity, the Foundation will strive to select students attending New York State law schools in different counties each year, so that over time students from all areas of the State will be able to benefit from the scholarship. A preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility

1) The scholarship is open to second- and third-year full time students enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the fall 2019 semester. If attending part-time, the scholarship is open to second-, third-, and fourth-year students enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the fall 2019 semester.

2) The student must have attained a minimum 3.0 or equivalent GPA in law school and must have attained a ranking in the top quarter of the class.

3) Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

This Scholarship was created to honor the memory of Lorraine Power Tharp, who served as President of the NYSBA and Chair of the Real Property Law Section. The $ 5,000 scholarship is awarded to a second- or third-year law school student who best exemplifies the core values important to Lorraine: academic excellence, a demonstrated interest in public service, high integrity and, if possible, an interest in real property law.

Efforts will be made to honor Lorraine’s commitment to gender equity and diversity in the profession. To ensure geographic diversity, the Foundation will strive to select students attending New York State law schools in different counties each year, so that over time students from all areas of the state will be able to benefit from the scholarship. A preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility

1) The scholarship is open to all second- and third-year full time students enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the fall 2019 semester. If attending part-time, the scholarship is open to second-, third-, and fourth-year students enrolled in a law school in the State of New York during the fall 2019 semester. 2) The student must have attained a minimum 3.0 or equivalent GPA in law school and must have attained a ranking in the top quarter of the class. 3) Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.

Full details of the scholarship are available on the scholarship site. Be sure to review all rules/details.​

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be a student enrolled in an accredited national university, law school, or liberal arts college within the U.S.
• Must be a liberal arts college student or a law school student
• Minimum G.P.A. requirement is 3.0
• Should be a full time student in the Fall of 2019

How to Apply:

Submit an 800-1000 word essay on one of the topics listed below:

1. What are your views on the changes made in immigration laws? Do you think immigrants create or take away jobs in our country?
2. Are you interested in studying immigration law? Why or why not?
3. Do you agree with the idea of revoking the Green Card Lottery program or limiting the quota for family-based immigration in order to increase the number of visas given for employment-based immigration? Please specify your reasons.

Submit applications via e-mail to scholarship2019@wegreened.com

Eligibility Requirements

The award is granted two times per year and is not needs-based. Applicants must:

• Be accepted into an accredited college in the United States
• Be interested in pursuing a college degree in social justice, immigration rights, civil rights, anti-harassment, gender, and women’s studies, or other programs that advance justice for all people

Award

The scholarship provides two $500 awards; one per semester to different students. The award recipient will be notified of their selection by January 31, 2020 for Winter Semester.

Scholarship Deadline

The current scholarship deadline is November 30th, 2019, for Winter Semester.

Submission Information

To apply, please complete our online application. All application materials must be received by the deadlines in order to be considered for the scholarship. Awards will be announced by December 31st (for Winter Semester 2019).

Ashoori Law is impressed by the work college students are doing every day to better the lives of others. Our goal for this scholarship is to help a college student pay for their tuition or other expenses.

Eligibility

• You have performed an act of kindness for another person (this can be a single act or a history of ongoing kindness)
• You are enrolled or accepted in an accredited U.S. undergraduate or graduate program.
• You have a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• You must submit an essay for consideration (details below)
• You must submit a transcript of your last completed semester of schooling (official or unofficial)
• You must fill out our Scholarship Application Form to the right of this page.
• Your application must be submitted by December 1, 2019 for consideration.

Essay

Please write an essay of between 750 to 1,000 words introducing yourself, explaining your act of kindness, the impact it has had, and how it has shaped you.

How to apply

Please fill out the scholarship application form on the right side of this page. Please upload the transcript and essay in the space indicated on the form.

Terms and Conditions

• This scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students alike.
• To apply, you must be enrolled or accepted to an accredited college or university within the United States.
• You must be scheduled to enroll the first semester following the application deadline (Our application deadline is December 1, 2019 so you must be enrolled for Spring 2020).
• You must satisfy the eligibility requirements set-forth above.
• There will be ONE (1) winner of this scholarship.

Scholarship applicants will be evaluated primarily on the quality of their answers, but also on creativity. In order to be eligible for the For the People Scholarship, applicants must be:

• Currently Accepted or Enrolled at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or the Association of American Law Schools (AALS).
• Applicants cannot be related to anyone who works at Morgan & Morgan.

Denver Trial Lawyers wants to know what does justice mean to you? Our Denver serious injury attorneys are asking YOU, the citizen, to write a compelling and strong 750+ word essay.

The jury trial system is a vital part of America’s system of checks and balances. Checks and balances create a strong judicial system within our government which relies upon a jury trial option. The Founding Fathers believed that jury trials prevent tyranny by allowing the citizens serving on the jury to be the final decision makers.

Jury trials are unique to America’s democracy and justice system, and are a constitutional right not found in many other countries.

The best written and most compelling essay will be selected by the team at Denver Trial Lawyers and the winner will receive an award of $2,000 to be put towards their law school tuition.

In addition, we will publish the winner’s essay on our website and share it through all of our social media channels.

​Eligibility Requirements

1. Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an ABA accredited law school in the United States as of the fall 2019 semester.
2. Applicants must submit their essay and other required information by Monday, December 1, 2019.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

Our 2019 annual scholarship competition is open to students who are U.S. residents or students at U.S. schools who fall within these three categories:

1. High school juniors and seniors
2. Students currently enrolled in two-year or four-year colleges or universities
3. Students currently enrolled in graduate school.

Applicants who are younger than age 17 must provide parental consent to enter. Employees of Mushkatel, Robbins & Becker, PLLC, Consultwebs, Inc., and their immediate family members are not eligible to enter the competition.

WHAT IS THE TOPIC?

Your essay or video must address this topic:

What is your impression of law enforcement agencies’ relationships with their communities? Do those relationships need improvement? If so, how could they be improved? What solutions exist?

HOW DO YOU ENTER THE COMPETITION?

To enter our scholarship competition, you must submit:

1. An essay of 600 words or less (as a Word document in .doc or .docx format) or
2. A video of two minutes or shorter (in a readable format such as .avi or .mp4 format).

Only one essay or video is allowed per student. The essay or video must be original, and you must cite all sources of information. Plagiarism is a serious violation and will result in automatic disqualification.

Additionally, your submission must include:

• A copy of your school transcript or proof of enrollment
• A cover sheet with:

1. Your name, address, and contact phone number
2. The name and address of your school
3. A photograph of yourself (in .jpeg format)
4. A short bio of two-to-three sentences which describes yourself
5. A signature of a parent or guardian (if you are younger than age 17).

You must submit your essay or video to ereiss@consultwebs-email.com.

Brown, PC is now accepting applications for the firm’s National Tax Law Scholarship, a $500 stipend which will be awarded to a second or third year U.S. law student with a demonstrated interest in tax law.

Candidates should submit a cover letter summarizing their interest in tax law to Kristen.Brown@brownpc.com. Cover letters should also include the following information:

· Name
· Email Address
· Street, City, State & Zip Code
· Phone Number
· University Name & City, State
· Student ID
· GPA (minimum 3.0)
· Expected Graduation Date

Brown, PC is now accepting applications for the firm’s National Business Law Scholarship, a $500 stipend which will be awarded to a second or third year U.S. law student with a demonstrated interest in business law.

Candidates should submit a cover letter summarizing their interest in business law to Kristen.Brown@brownpc.com. Cover letters should also include the following information:

• Name
• Email Address
• Street, City, State & Zip Code
• Phone Number
• University Name & City, State
• Student ID
• GPA (minimum 3.0)
• Expected Graduation Date

The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the 2020 Summer Fellowship in Health Law which has been established by the Foundation through a gift from the Health Law Section of the New York State Bar Association.

The $5,000 Fellowship will be awarded to one (1) law student who is currently enrolled in a law school in the State of New York to work in Health law positions in the State of New York during the summer of 20120. The applicant must submit the following:

1. A completed application (application form below)

2. Cover letter of interest

3. Unofficial undergraduate and law school transcripts

4. Resume

5. Two letters of recommendation

6. One writing sample on any topic, preferably to the Health Law.

Application materials may be submitted by mail postmarked on or before the deadline, or e-mailed to ldorr@tnybf.org no later than 4:00pm the date of the deadline.

Law Offices of Albert Goodwin, PLLC is happy to support student education with our annual Goodwin Scholarship. Undergraduate and law students attending a USA college, university, or law school are invited to apply.

The scholarship will be awarded based on certain criteria that includes current enrollment in a college, university, or law school, an acceptable grade point average, demonstration of community service, and a written essay.

Scholarship Award: 1 scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded annually.

Who: Any current undergraduate or law student is eligible for The American Law School Student Scholarship with a preference to individuals that are (a) from the New York metropolitan area, or (b) received an undergraduate or graduate degree from a college or university in the New York metropolitan area, or (c) are attending a law school in the New York metropolitan area.

How:

Scholarship applicants are required to do the following:

1. Fill out a biographical information form.
2. Write an essay on access to legal services in the United States. This essay should focus on the need and affordability of legal services and propose ideas to help meet the demand of these services. The essay should be at least 1,000 words long.
3. Email your information form and essay to attorneyalbertgoodwin@gmail.com.

Your materials for the scholarship must be received by December 15, 2019 to be considered for the scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded before January 15, 2020.

​A full description of the scholarship is available on the scholarship website. Entries must also be uploaded onto the scholarship website.

The legal team at Abels & Annes, P.C. knows firsthand how beneficial an education is and how it can transform lives. But with the rising costs of education, more and more students find themselves struggling to make ends meet. Our desire is to help deserving applicants succeed in the classroom by taking some of the financial burden off their shoulders, allowing them to thrive in their chosen fields.

Applicants can be pursuing any type of degree or career path that will enable them to succeed in the future through any accredited college or university in the nation. Simply put, we feel that all types of education are important and we want our scholarship to benefit the overall education of a student without restrictions.

Who Can Apply:

Any current high school senior, undergraduate, or law student who will be attending an accredited college, university or law school in 2019 in the United States is eligible for the Abels & Annes, P.C. Scholarship.

Essay Topic:Self-driving cars: What are the potential positives and negatives? What effect could this technology have on the economy and job market? Based on your research, are you for or against widespread use of this type of vehicle? Please limit your essay to 500 words.

Stephen Bilkis & Associates are happy to support student education with our annual American Law School Student Scholarship. Undergraduate and law students attending a USA college, university, or law school are invited to apply.

The scholarship will be awarded based on certain criteria that includes current enrollment in a college, university, or law school, an acceptable grade point average, demonstration of community service, and a written essay.

Scholarship Award: 1 scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded annually.

Who: Any current undergraduate or law student is eligible for The American Law School Student Scholarship with a preference to individuals that are (a) from the New York metropolitan area, or (b) received an undergraduate or graduate degree from a college or university in the New York metropolitan area, or (c) are attending a law school in the New York metropolitan area.
Scholarship applicants are required to do the following:

Submission Deadline: Your materials for the scholarship must be received by December 15, 2019 to be considered for the scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded before January 15, 2019.

Directions:

1. Fill out a biographical information form.
2. Write an essay on access to legal services in the United States. This essay should focus on the need and affordability of legal services and propose ideas to help meet the demand of these services. The essay should be at least 1,000 words long.
3. Email your information form and essay to administration@1800nynylaw.com.

Brager Tax Law Group, a P.C. is happy to support student education with our annual Brager Tax Law Group Legal Scholarship. Students who are enrolled in an undergraduate tax or accounting program, or a JD, LLB, or LLM program at a college, university, or law school in the United States are encouraged to apply.About the Brager Tax Law Group, a P.C. We are a 5 attorney boutique tax litigation firm located in Los Angeles, California.

Scholarship Award:

One (1) scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded annually.

Any student who is currently enrolled in an undergraduate tax or accounting program, JD, LLB, or LLM program is eligible for the Brager Tax Law Group Legal Scholarship with a preference to individuals that are (a) from California, or (b) received an undergraduate or graduate degree from a college or university in California, or (c) are attending a law school in California. Employees of the Brager Tax Law Group, A P.C. are not eligible.

Scholarship applicants are required to do the following:

1. Fill out a biographical information form.
2. Write an essay on a topic related to tax litigation, or tax controversy. You may wish to look at our blog www.Taxproblemattorneyblog.com for some ideas on the types of work that fits within that realm. The essay should be at least 1,000 words long, but no more than 2,500. Email your information form and essay to scholarship@bragertaxlaw.com. All essays become the property of Brager Tax Law Group, A P.C.

Submission Deadline:Your materials for the scholarship must be received by December 15, 2019 to be considered for the scholarship. The winner of the scholarship will be announced on January 15, 2020.

Essay Topics for Discussion

The scholarship essay involves the Broken Windows Theory as postulated by the social scientists George Killing and James Q. Wilson.

The essay should focus on and answer the following:

• What is the Broken Windows Theory?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Broken Windows Theory?
• Relative to surging crime rates in many metropolitan areas of the United States, does the Broken Windows Theory social theory explain increases or declines in crime metrics?
• Why are crime rates increasing?
• What is community policing?
• Can the Rule of Law be enforced without violating civil liberties?
• Is “Stop and Frisk” an effective means to reduce crime and lower crime rates?
• Can crime rates be decreased without mass incarceration?
• What can society learn from the Broken Windows Theory?
• What is Reasonable Suspicion?
• What is Probable Cause?

Scholarship Award:

One (1) scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, will be awarded to an eligible law school student, graduate, or undergraduate student who is interested in studying and/or working in the criminal justice field. It does not matter if the student is interested in prosecution for the state, law enforcement as a police officer, social work, probation, juvenile court, or criminal defense.

Who can Apply:

Any incoming or full-time undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited university or college in the United States, or any law school student who has been admitted to and enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States, in the year 2020 is eligible for the Powers Law Firm Scholarship.

How to Apply:

The rubric for the Scholarship Application requires:

• Submission of biographical information/summary of the law student or undergraduate student
• Writing an original essay that is no less than 1,000 words long that discusses the Broken Windows Theory, making certain to focus on the “Topics for Discussion” as described above

Email your essay and biographical information/summary to senior law firm attorney Bill Powers at: Bill@CarolinaAttorneys.com Please make sure the subject line includes the words “Powers Law Firm Scholarship”

Submission Deadline:

Your written essay and biographical submission must be received no later than December 31, 2019 to be given consideration. The winner of the $1,000 scholarship will be announced on or before January 31, 2020.

Publication

The name and identity of the winner, the school of attendance, and winning essay submission of the Powers Law Firm Scholarship Essay Content will be published and otherwise promoted publicly on the firm website, social media, and other media outlets.

The essay winner may reference the Scholarship Award of applications, resumes, and other scholastic achievement forms.

Eligibility & Requirements

Apart from stellar academic performance and the aforementioned characteristics and qualities, eligible applicants for the MLG scholarship grant must also possess the following:

• Must be enrolled in any of the accredited colleges or universities in the U.S.
• Must be a current law school student or an undergraduate student interested in pursuing law school

To apply for our law scholarship grant, student applicants are required to submit the following:

An original essay advocating why they should be chosen as the winner the MLG scholarship grant

• Proof of current enrollment
• School I.D. and a government issued I.D. (i.e. driver’s license)
• Curriculum vitae

Procedure & Deadline

All applicants must send their applications by way of the following:

E-mail to Tricia Hallare at tricia@mesriani.com; or

Registered/ordinary mail to 510 Arizona Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401

Deadline of submissions should be made on or before December 31, 2019.

The winner of the MLG scholarship will be notified via e-mail.

Eligibility Requirements

• 1L or continuing student at an accredited law school in the U.S.
• 3.5 or higher GPA

Application Requirements

• Completed Application. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• Upload a 500-600 word original essay on the following question: How could we improve our rules of procedure and/or rules of evidence to provide for a more fair and just civil jury trial? You can respond in the context of the Federal Rules, or any state that you prefer.
• Upload an Unofficial School Transcript
• Upload your Resume

Students must use the upload form provided on the scholarship website to apply.

he DDR Lawyers Legal Scholarship by Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum, LLP is a recurring scholarship worth $1500 designed to help one law student with their tuition costs. We welcome all eligible students to apply and look forward to reviewing your application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: JAN 31, 2020

The winner will be announced on or before Mar 31, 2020

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Admitted to an accredited law school in the U.S.
• 3.5 or higher cumulative GPA

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Application. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
• Upload a 500-600 word original essay on what you hope to achieve in your legal career if awarded this scholarship.
• Upload School Transcript
• Upload Resume

Please do not call the firm regarding the scholarship. If you have questions, please email ddrlawyers@gmail.com. Thank you.

For more information about past winners, click here.

The Morgan Law Group is awarding a $ 1000 scholarship to a qualified pre-law undergraduate or student entering law school, anywhere in the United States. The scholarship is designed to offset the costs of tuition or the miscellaneous expenses associated with preparing for the winner’s future as an attorney.

Eligible applicants must be:

• Hold a minimum 3.0 GPA

• Accepted into a US university as a pre-law undergraduate or a law school attendant

• US Citizens or legal residents who are authorized to work in the country

Prospective scholarship recipients must submit the following entry requirements no later than January 31, 2020:

• Proof of legal US residency, which can include a birth certificate, passport, or permanent resident card

• One- to three-page essay describing the area of law the applicant intends to pursue

• Proof of acceptance from the US university or law school s / he plans to attend

Award:

The $ 1000 scholarship award will be made payable directly to the student in the form of a check, and is designed to be used for educational expenses only.

Deadline:

Applications for The Morgan Law Group Legal Scholarship must be received no later than January 31, 2020 to be considered for the award.

The Morgan Law Group is awarding a $1000 scholarship to a qualified pre-law undergraduate or student entering law school, anywhere in the United States.

The scholarship is designed to offset the costs of tuition or the miscellaneous expenses associated with preparing for the winner’s future as an attorney.

The Morgan Law Group Legal Scholarship details include:

Award: $1000

Start date: May 1, 2019

End date: January 31, 2020

Eligible applicants must be:
Prospective scholarship recipients must submit the following entry requirements no later than January 31, 2020:

• Hold a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Accepted into a U.S. university as a pre-law undergraduate or a law school attendant
• U.S. Citizens or legal residents who are authorized to work in the country

• Proof of legal U.S. residency, which can include a birth certificate, passport, or permanent resident card
• One- to three-page essay describing the area of law the applicant intends to pursue
• Proof of acceptance from the U.S. university or law school s/he plans to attend

The Devereaux, Stokes, Fernandez, and Leonard (DSFL) Scholarship Fund is an annual $1,000 award given to an immigrant or first-generation Hispanic pre-law or law student to be used toward tuition, room and board, or other educational expenses.

Gonzalo Fernandez, personal injury attorney and partner at DSFL, founded the scholarship to continue advocating for the Hispanic community. As a young child, he moved to the United States from Mendoza, Argentina to St. Louis – his current hometown – and continues to dedicate his practice to civil plaintiff’s personal injury litigation and serving the legal needs of the growing Hispanic population.

Gonzalo understands the financial barriers that can arise while receiving an education and wants to do his part to support the next generation of attorneys.

Requirements:

• 2.75 GPA
• Immigrant or first-generation Hispanic student
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate on a pre-law track or law student at an accredited university

Submission information:

Please submit a 2-minute video answering the following question: What are the greatest barriers in our legal system to justice for all? How can you work to change this?

All entries must be submitted by January 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. CST

The winner will be announced shortly after the deadline.

By uploading this video, you are consenting to our law firm’s use of the video on our website and other online properties; this permission may be revoked by video submitter at any time, in writing.

• To enter, download and submit the Devereaux, Stokes, Fernandez, and Leonard (DSFL) Scholarship Fund application
• Videos MUST be uploaded to YouTube, Dropbox, or Google Drive. Videos attached directly to the email will not be accepted.
  • Please see instructions on how to upload a video to YouTube, Dropbox, and Google Drive.

The scholarship program is open to students currently in their first or second year of law school as well as students entering law school in the fall. The recipient is a member of an ethnic or racial minority or demonstrates a defined commitment to issues of diversity within their academic career. The recipient is a U.S. citizen accepted to or currently attending an accredited law school within the United States.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Completed application. Complete the form on webpage
• Proof of veteran status. If submitting a document that contains sensitive information like a Social Security number, please submit a redacted version. The following serve as proof of veteran status:
  • VA disability benefits summary letter
  • DD214
  • Military discharge certificate

• Current transcript
  • If currently enrolled in law school, submit law school transcript demonstrating a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • If not currently enrolled in law school, submit undergraduate transcript demonstrating a GPA of 3.0 or higher AND a copy of law school acceptance letter proving intent to enroll.

• 1000 word essay. Please answer one of these essay prompts:
  • How did your experience in the military inspire you in your education and career aspirations?
  • How did your military experience prepare you for law school and a career practicing law?

Applications must comply with all instructions on this page and must agree to the Scholarship Terms & Conditions.

Scholarship Eligibility

All current or prospective students must be enrolled in an accredited law school located within the United States.

Scholarship Deadline

• The scholarship is offered biannually. The biannual deadlines are:
• Fall Term: January 31st
• Spring Term: June 30th

Scholarship Amount:

• $1000 offered biannually

Scholarship Application:

• Write a 300-500 words essay on the following topic:
What is the most common cause of distracted driving? How many car accidents are caused by distracted driving? What can you do to help prevent distracted driving?

• Essays should follow a basic essay and paragraph format including an introduction with a thesis statement, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Bibliography must be included.

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• By submitting your essay, you agree to our terms, namely all the rights of ownership to the Advocates, regardless if you are selected as the scholarship recipient or not. We reserve the right to republish all submitted essays.
• We will not provide this information to any 3rd party. Your name and the name of your school may be used if you are selected as a prizewinner, or if you are part of our honorable mentions.
• If you do not fill out all necessary information, you will forfeit your consideration for this scholarship.
• As previously mentioned, if you are selected as the prizewinner, we will contact you through email or phone, and the award will be sent to your accredited institution.
• If you are selected as the scholarships winner, we will contact you for a profile photo to be included with your scholarship on our scholarship page.