The competition is open to law school students in good standing, currently attending an ABA accredited law school within the United States. Papers should address a current topic of general interest in a legal area covered by the Section. The Section of Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law covers specific industries that provide certain important, in some cases, essential, services to the general public.

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.

Varghese Summersett PLLC is a Fort Worth criminal defense law firm that focuses on state and federal criminal matters. All of our partners have been either state or federal prosecutors and now practice criminal law exclusively.

We are pleased to offer two scholarships to undergraduate or law students who have demonstrated a commitment to improving the criminal justice system. To apply, write an essay telling us who you are and how you have dedicated yourself to improving the criminal justice system.

Special consideration will be given to veterans.

To apply for the Varghese Summersett Criminal Justice Scholarship, write an essay of no more than 2,000 words describing who you are and your commitment to improving the criminal justice system. Email your essay in a PDF document to info@versustexas.com.

The American Inns of Court Warren E. Burger Prize is a writing competition designed to promote scholarship in the areas of professionalism, ethics, civility, and excellence.

The American Inns of Court invites judges, lawyers, professors, students, scholars, and other authors to participate in the competition. Please submit an original, unpublished, essay of 10,000 to 20,000 words on a topic of your choice addressing issues of legal excellence, civility, ethics, and professionalism.

Named for the late Tax Court Judge Theodore Tannenwald, Jr., and designed to perpetuate his dedication to legal scholarship of the highest quality, the Tannenwald Writing Competition is open to all full- or part-time law school students, undergraduate or graduate. Papers on any federal or state tax-related topic may be submitted in accordance with the Competition Rules (viewable at http://www.tannenwald.org).

The competition is open to (i) law students, undergraduate (J.D.) or graduate (L.L.M. or S.J.D.), enrolled full or part-time in a U.S. law school during the 2016-2017 academic year; and (ii) other students enrolled during such academic year in a U.S. law school tax course as part of an MBA or other non-law degree program.

The National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys is pleased to announce the inaugural Luu-Ng Family Trust Scholarship in honor of Hai Vinh Luu and My Thi Dang in the amount of $5,000.

This scholarship is offered to Vietnamese-American law students who have demonstrated academic excellence, and commitment and dedication to the public interest and serving underprivileged communities. Priority will be given to law students demonstrating financial or other socio-economic hardship. The Luu-Ng Family Trust Scholarship will be presented at the 11th Annual National Conference of Vietnamese American Attorneys in Orange County, California. The final scholarship recipient is invited, but is not required, to attend and participate in the conference in Orange County, California on September 15-16, 2017 with complimentary registration.

Eligibility: Must be a student enrolled in an ABA accredited law school for the 2017-2018 school year. Proof of enrollment is required.

Please send transcript, resume and a 500-word essay addressed to NCVAA/Luu-Ng Family Trust Scholarship Committee to NCVAA2017@gmail.com. All application materials must be received by July 10, 2017. The awardee will be notified no later than August 10, 2017.

Education is the key to the betterment of the individual and society. The legal profession holds a special place in society, often being the last recourse for the disenfranchised to find redress for the injustices it faces, while establishing the order that is necessary to hold together the fabric of a society.

Today, students are graduating college with unprecedented amounts of debt. 12khz holds the belief that we should all be doing our part to alleviate this problem, and we have chosen to help the future leaders of the industry that we support. We hope to help students of law to pay for some of their school expenses so that they can focus on learning. The only thing that we ask in return is for our students to pay it forward some day.

Our criminal defense law firm is excited to be able to give back to the community and students with dreams of practicing law. Robert M. Helfend is offering a $500 law school scholarship open to any law school student.

Applicants must submit a 500-word essay on one of the following topics below:

• Discuss the role of confidentiality in legal practice
• Discuss a case study in either criminal law or business law
• Discuss the procedures regarding the disclosure of evidence in criminal cases
• Discuss differences in federal and state cases

The Puerto Rican Bar Association Scholarship Fund, Inc. (“Scholarship Fund”) is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship. The Scholarship Fund was established to promote diversity within the legal profession by providing scholarships to students of Puerto Rican and Latino descent attending ABA-accredited law schools in New York State. Applicants must be enrolled during the 2017-2018 academic year. This year we will be awarding scholarships of up to $6,500.00 each, to be used for legal education and related expenses, to applicants who demonstrate the following:

• Academic Excellence
• Community Involvement
• Dedication to the Advancement of Minorities through the Legal Process
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion within the Legal Profession

Applicants must be:

• Of Puerto Rican and/or Latino descent; and
• Enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school in New York State for the 2017-2018 academic year.

The Boonswang Law firm is proud to announce its 2017-2018 Legal Leaders Scholarship.

It is increasingly difficult and expensive to enter the legal profession. Our founder, Chad Boonswang, recognizes that his firm’s success would have never been possible had it not been for the support of scholarship donors, professors, and mentors during the early stages of his career. He has decided that it is now time to pay it forward.

Scholarship Details

The Boonswang Law Firm is offering a $1,000 scholarship to any student that is studying to enter any facet of the legal profession. Applicants may be studying paralegal studies, pre-law, or a JD. The following is the list of requirements:

• Must be enrolled in law school OR a declared pre-law or paralegals studies major.
• Must have a GPA of at least a 3.25
• Must attend college in the U.S.
• Must be a legal resident of the United States.
• Must apply by July 31st deadline

Application Process

• Send supporting documents to scholarship@boonswanglaw.com. These documents include:
  1. Transcripts showing declared pre-law, paralegal studies, or legal profession-related major
     • Transcripts must show GPA. We will accept official or unofficial transcripts

  2. Law school acceptance letter (if student is entering first year of law school)
  3. A short letter introducing yourself to the judging committee (1 page max)
     • Please be sure to include your name, address, telephone number, and email address on the letter

  4. Resume

• We will reach out to three finalists to schedule a Skype interview. Finalists must schedule an interview withing 14 business days of their selection or will become ineligible for the scholarship.

Questions
Any questions should be sent to scholarship@boonswanglaw.com

The Juvenile Justice Scholarship encourages and assists students with an interest in juvenile justice, as well as raises awareness of the issue of prison sentences and reduced rights for minors that place youths on an institutionalized path towards spending a large part of their life in the criminal justice system. Applicants must submit an essay of not more than three pages describing how you think juvenile justice could be improved to rehabilitate juvenile’s and keep them out of the criminal justice system.

The Magna Carta is one of the most famous documents in history, and it continues to stand as a cornerstone of the U.S. Bill of Rights and constitutional documents worldwide. To honor the important principles of justice and equal rights espoused in the Magna Carta, the office of J. Antonio Tramontana has created a scholarship to assist a student currently pursuing higher education. The scholarship, in the amount of $1,215 — for the year the Magna Carta was created — is open to university and law students throughout the United States.

To apply, candidates must submit the following materials electronically before July 31, 2017:

1. A completed application form
2. A certified copy of the student’s current university transcript that confirms the student’s full-time status and grade-point average of at least 3.0.
3. A submission as described here: Applicants are asked to explain why they believe the principles of the Magna Carta — freedom, justice and equality — remain important today. Submissions can be in the following formats (must be electronic):
   • Photography
   • Video
   • One page of text

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. The award will be paid directly to the student, and can be used for any expenses related to legal education, including but not limited to tuition, room, board, books, bar review courses, or commuting expenses.

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. The award will be paid directly to the student, and can be used for any expenses related to legal education, including but not limited to tuition, room, board, books, bar review courses, or commuting expenses.

At The Orr Law Firm, we value the importance of justice, and the accused receiving a fair trial. DUI defense is one of the most complex and scientifically based crimes in America. Almost all the evidence gathered against the defendant is based on science, pseudo-science and scientific principles (however the “accuser” is often a machine). Having an accomplished lawyer fighting for the defendant’s rights and freedoms is critical to his or her future.

We want to continue to grow the ranks of available DUI defense lawyers. To encourage this, we are awarding one student a $1,000 scholarship to put towards law school. From tuition costs to books and meals, the scholarship money can be used to cover any expenses. The deadline to apply is Midnight MDT, August 15, 2017.

Eligible students should submit an essay to scholarship@orrlaw.co answering the prompt “As a Defense Attorney, would you defend a drunk driver?” Essays will be judged based on the following criteria: content, style and creativity. One essay per entrant only. Please include your name, mailing, email address, phone number and documentation of your current or upcoming enrollment in law school.

The Judge John R. Brown Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce the twenty-fourth annual Brown Award. The Award is in recognition of Excellence in Legal Writing in American Law Schools. Any law student currently enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States seeking a J.D. or LL.B degree is eligible to submit a paper for the Award.

In order to be considered, two copies of a current legal writing must be submitted to the Foundation c/o Kenneth G. Engerrand, Brown Sims, P.C., Tenth Floor, 1177 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027-9007. The article must be accompanied by a letter of recommendation from a law school faculty member or legal professional other than the author of the paper. Only one paper may be submitted on behalf of any student and only one paper may be sponsored by any faculty member or legal professional. The submission must be postmarked no later than August 18, 2017. The submission must contain a separate sheet containing the title of the paper; the name, physical address, telephone number, and email address of the student; and the name, title, physical address, and email address of the student’s sponsor. There is no page limitation or restriction on the topic except that the writing must be on a legal subject. The Foundation will appoint a final judging panel consisting of a law school dean, a federal judge, and a law school professor. The Foundation will not return any material submitted to the Foundation. The 2017 recipient of the Brown Award will be notified by January 31, 2018, and listed with the other finalists at the website www.brownsims.com/about-brownsims/affiliations/-judge-john-r-brown-award.

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