Mission Statement

The passion and commitment of a student with ambitions and dreams towards the enhancements of society are characteristics that JT Legal Group sincerely acknowledges. Higher education brings opportunities for prosperity and no obstacle should get in the way of that, especially financial ones. JT Legal Group is looking to award a law school scholarship opportunity in the amount of $5,000 to a student who presents the most equipped and original understanding on the facets of law and legal support.

Prompt

The applicant will be asked to provide an essay explaining the significance of Prop 213 and the potential exceptions that may come with the proposition. In addition, they will explain the importance of helping those not at-fault and what drivers should do if they did get into an uninsured accident.

Submission Type

• A 500 – 1000 word essay
• Double-spaced, 12-point font, One-inch margins
• File named as your first and last name (Example: Jane_Doe)
• Submitted as a doc. or .pdf file.

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Requirements

• Must have a GPA above 3.0.
• Must submit a completed form along with the essay
• Must follow us on social media to stay updated on the winner
• Must email the submission to scholarship@jtlegalgroup.com
• Must have an interest in pursuing law or is currently pursuing law.

Rubric for Judging Scholarship Entries

Judging will be based on the following criteria:

• Originality of ideas.
• Quality of content submission: Organization, structure, and grammatical integrity.
• Adherence to the eligibility criteria and instructions.

Important Dates:

• Opens: August 1st , 2021
• Deadline: July 1st, 2022
• Winners Notified: August 1st, 2022

Disclaimer: All submissions are subject to post and display on our JT Legal Group Marketing platforms, including, our blog, newsletters, and social media accounts

The OVC, INC. “Market Yourself” Scholarship offers $1,000 to current or aspiring law students who can demonstrate a clear vision as to how they would position themselves to most effectively connect with the clients they want to serve. The award can be used for tuition and other educational expenses at the school they attend.

Who Can Apply?

You can apply for the “Market Yourself” Scholarship if you are interested in pursuing a law degree and you meet the following criteria:

• You are at least 18 years of age
• You are a U.S. citizen
• You have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
• You are enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate program or law school for the 2022-2023 academic year.

How to Apply

We want to see your marketing skills in action! In order to apply, we ask that you do the following:

Imagine that you have graduated from law school and you are starting your own legal practice, with a website to promote your firm and help potential clients find you. Write a brief overview of your practice (300-500 words) that would appear at the top of your home page. You should consider:

• What practice areas your firm would focus on
• What kinds of clients you would like to serve
• What would set your practice apart from other law firms
• What values would be at the center of your practice

Along with your written response, you must submit an academic transcript, a professional headshot, and contact information including your name, phone number, email address, and mailing address.

Selection Criteria

Our team will review applications and select one recipient for Fall 2022 based on these criteria:

• Creativity and originality
• Clarity of your vision for your future practice
• Writing quality

The winner will be notified by email no later than July 15, 2022. We will send the award directly to the financial aid office at the recipient’s college or university. The winner consents to the use of their name, photograph, and written response on our website and other marketing materials.

​Scholarship are awarded with consideration of academic performance, financial need and character or social conscience of the applicant. All areas are considered and applicants should demonstrate elements of all criteria with the following emphasis: the Hon. John G. Dier award will reflect strong financial needs; the John and Laura Miller award will reflect outstanding academic performance; and the John C. Mannix award will reflect strong character, community service and social conscience. Applicants will be considered for all awards.

Scholarships may be awarded to residents of Warren County, New York or any contiguous county. Applicants must be enrolled in an American Bar Association accredited law school for the 2022/2023 school year to be eligible for a Scholarship. Scholarship funds must be paid directly to the recipient’s law school. If your eligibility is not clear from the application, please explain.

Cole Schotz P.C. is committed to the advancement of diverse law students. We believe that fostering diversity in the legal profession contributes to the quality of the profession and strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. As part of Cole Schotz’s continuing commitment to inclusion in the legal community, we have created the Cole Schotz 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. The recipient will receive a one-time $5,000 scholarship.

Eligible applicants must be all of the following:

• A female U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Enrolled in a 3L law school program for the fall 2022 semester
• In good academic standing
• Planning to become a plaintiff trial lawyer

Submit the below application materials to Dropbox, each with the appropriate file name format: First Name_Last Name_[essay/video/letter].

• 1,500-2,000-word essay, beginning with a thesis statement (see writing prompt below)
• Closing argument video (see video prompt below)
• Letter of recommendation from a law professor

Then, in an email to scholarship@milestoneseventh.com, provide the following information:

• First and last name
• Preferred email address
• Phone number
• Name of academic institution and law school program
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA
• Cumulative law school GPA
• LSAT score

Essay Topic/Video Prompt

As an aspiring plaintiff trial lawyer, you must recognize that a civil justice system that simply dispenses cash at the end of litigation is an incomplete system. In order to enact a justice-based standard of care in the space, the trial bar and judiciary have a duty to acknowledge the settlement planning profession as part of the civil justice system.

In a 1,500-word essay, present a well-researched argument exploring what effect the profession of settlement planning has on our civil justice system and its stakeholders.

Record a video of yourself speaking to the contents of your essay. This video should clearly convey your message and serve as your essay’s closing argument.

Levene Gouldin & Thompson is pleased to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a student from the Southern Tier of NY or the Northern Tier of PA who is currently enrolled (or enrolling) in an accredited Law School in the U.S.

Key Dates

• Application and supporting material must be submitted by the 15th of July
• Scholarship winner will be notified via phone and email prior to August 27th
• Scholarship check will be made out to the winner’s school and mailed to recipient’s home/permanent address

Entry Requirements

• A brief 500 word essay on one of the following topics:
• How have your local connections impacted your choice to attend Law School?
• How do you see yourself using your law career in the future to benefit the local community?

Application Requirements

• Complete the application found here: Scholarship Application LGT (L0659093).DOCX (lgtlegal.com)
• Submit the following to scholarship@lgtlegal.com
• Completed Application
• Essay (1 of 2 topics)
• Current Law School transcript; or if not already enrolled your acceptance letter to your Law School

Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. Citizen (or permanent resident)
• Limit of 1 entry per student
• Employees; their immediate family members and LGT Summer Associates are ineligible

Once the application deadline has passed, essays will be reviewed and judged based on the following criteria:

• Responsiveness to the question
• Thoughtfulness and originality
• Grammar & style

Direct any questions to: scholarship@lgtlegal.com

As attorneys helping those in the state of Indiana it is our duty to give back to our community and help those with quality legal representation.

Therefore, our attorneys all chose to become lawyers for certain reasons.

Now, we want to hear from you and ask you the question – why do you want to become a lawyer and what do you plan to achieve with your legal career?

Overview

We are asking students to write an essay in which they answer the simple question: Why do you want to study law?

We are looking for the best-written and most compelling answer writing at least 350 words about the question above.

The question above should illustrate your drive on why you want to become a lawyer and what you plan to achieve with your legal career.

Award Amount:

• One (1) law school student will be chosen and receive $1,500 to put towards their law school education.

Eligibility Rules

• Applicants must be enrolled or accepted into an ABA-accredited law school in the United States as of the fall 2022 semester.

Criteria

• Essay must be meet the minimum word count of 350 words without exceeding 500 words
• Please include at the top your First / Last Name, current law school enrolled and current email address

Deadline

• Applications must be received by no later than July 29, 2022.
• The recipient will be selected no later than August 12, 2022.

Please Submit the Following With Your Essay Submission:

• First / Last Name
• Phone Number
• Email Address
• Copy of your resume
• Copy of your most recent transcript
• Copy of your essay submission (.doc, .docx., .pdf)

Scholarship Contest Overview

We are asking law students to write a 300-500 word essay about the following: “Why did you choose to pursue a law degree and what do you hope to achieve after you graduate?”

Eligibility Criteria

• In order to apply for this scholarship, you must be enrolled at an accredited law school
• If you have applied to a law school and have not been accepted yet, you may still apply for the scholarship. However, the scholarship will only be awarded to a student who is admitted to an accredited law school and then enrolled.

Deadline

• Applications and essay must be submitted before December 1st, 2022; and
• The winner of the scholarship will be notified no later than December 30th, 2022.

Scholarship Award:

The winner of the contest will receive a $1,000 scholarship to put towards his or her law school education.