Outside Scholarships

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 2018 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 2018 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 $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 2018 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 2018 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.

The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce the 2019 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 2019. 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.

CLCT is pleased to announce its second annual writing competition dedicated to innovative legal issues likely to arise from Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, and/or related technologies.

All current law students are cordially invited to submit one paper which must:

• Set forth the likely issue;
• Explain why it likely will arise and to what degree; and
• Analyze the probability that it can be readily resolved by application of existing law.

A submission is not required to contain a proposed solution to the issue; however, any plausible and well-articulated solutions put forward are likely to impress the judges!

Judges will select the best entries which creatively and innovatively address these criteria. Prizes will be awarded as follows:

J.D. (OR EQUIVALENT) & LL.M. STUDENTS:

• First place: US $2,000
• Second place: US $1,000

DOCTORAL LAW STUDENTS:

• First place: US $2,000

Submissions will be accepted now through December 18, 2018. For further details, as well as terms and conditions, please read the Rules. [2018 Competition Rules]

In an effort to help students meet their financial needs, The Zeiger Firm is pleased to offer a $1,000 scholarship to each winner of the biannual Brian Zeiger college scholarship essay contest. Details regarding the contest and application procedures are detailed below.

The essay contest

In order to participate in the contest, prospective applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited United States college or university or planning to attend one in the academic year of 2018-2019. Applicants should submit a 500-word essay answering the following question to the email address provided below:

Police brutality is a subject that tops the headlines quite often. What do you think police officers and law enforcement can do/what sort of tool or invention can you think of, which would keep police officers safe without lessening their ability to do their jobs, while also not infringing on citizens rights?

Responses will be judged on the following criteria:
In order to apply, applicants should submit their essay in word format to zeigerfirmscholarship@gmail.com by 11/25/18 9 AM EST. In addition, applicants must include the following information in the body of the email to which their essay is attached:
The Fall 2018 winner will be announced on or around 12/15/2018. Please note the winner’s scholarship check will be issued to the student’s college/university of choice.

• The quality of the writing
• Originality
• The thoughtfulness of the response
• The applicant’s demonstrated potential for success in a field of study related to law

Application procedure

• Their full name and phone number
• The name of the institution you are planning to attend or the one you are attending
• Contact information for their parent(s) or legal guardian, if an applicant is under the age of 18

By submitting your essay, you are giving permission for the Zeiger Firm to use name or essay on our website, newsletter, or other social media channels, if selected as the winner. Only one winner will be selected. In the event that the winner fails to respond to the notification within 7 business days, the winner’s prize will be forfeited and a new winner will be selected. The prize will be issued in the name of an accredited college or university of a winner’s choice and can be used towards any fees and/or expenses associated with the winner’s education.

All personal information collected from scholarship applicants will be used only for the purpose of awarding the scholarship. No personal information be distributed, sold or provided to third parties.

Chhabra® Law Firm announces a $1,750 scholarship towards any recognized patent bar preparation course (e.g., PLI) for a qualified student.

To qualify you need to:

-Be a student (or have been admitted) at an ABA-approved law school
-Have a Bachelors degree in any field of Science or Engineering with a GPA of at least 3.4
-Be a US Citizen or permanent resident
-Apply before the deadline of November 30, 2018

To apply, please write an essay (5,000 word limit) about the public policy issues arising from the Alice (and subsequent) cases. Click here to begin the application process. One award will be granted per year.

VERY IMPORTANT: Anyone contacting the firm through any other method other than the link above will automatically disqualify themselves from the scholarship program.

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.

To enter the Criminal Justice Essay Contest, students should submit an original essay on the following topic:

Discuss what should be done, if anything, by social media and other internet companies to help curb and prosecute cases involving cyberbullying and harassment.

Award Amounts

Adras & Altig, Attorneys at Law will award prizes to three student essayists chosen as winners of the Criminal Justice Essay Contest. The prizes will be:

First Place—$1,500

Second Place—$750

Third Place—$500.

Each winner will receive a check from the law firm to be used for education-related expenses.

Eligibility

The essay contest is open to juniors and seniors in high school as well as students enrolled in two-year and four-year colleges and universities and graduate school programs in Nevada and throughout the United States. Applicants who are 17 years old or younger will need to provide parental consent to enter.

Applicants should submit an essay as a Word document or PDF, a digital photo of themselves and a school transcript. If you have questions regarding the essay contest, you may contact us at adrasandaltig@gmail.com

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

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

To enter the Scholarship Essay & Video Competition, The Jeffcoat Firm requires that you submit:

• An essay of 600 words or less (in .doc or .docx format) or
• A video of two minutes or shorter (in .avi or .mp4 format).

In addition to your essay or video, you must also submit:

• A copy of your school transcript or other proof of enrollment
• A cover sheet that contains the following; Your name, address and phone number; Name and address of your school; Your photograph (in .jpeg format); A brief, 2-3 sentence bio that describes yourself

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 2017-2018 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 2017 fall semester or registered to participate in an Elder Law Clinic during the 2017 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.

Eligibility Criteria for the Community Service Scholarship

• 3.0 GPA;
• Documented history of community service;
• Enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university;
• Write and submit one 500- to 1,000-word essay from the topics below;
• Complete and submit scholarship application;
• Submit all documents in PDF form; and
• Agree to the terms and conditions.

How to Apply for the Community Service Scholarship

Please fill out the application form on the right side of this page. Applicants must submit all application materials:

• Unofficial transcript
• Resume documenting community service
• Essay

Essay Topics for the Community Service Scholarship

Applicants should write a 500- to 1,000-word essay on one of these topics:

• What motivates you to perform community service?
• What skills did you learn during your community service that will help you in college or in your career?
• How do you plan to continue your community service during college and throughout your career?

Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys is hosting a bi-yearly scholarship giving $1,000 to a student who demonstrates through their personal statements that they are committed to expanding their education and using their education to improve their communities. Bisnar Chase will choose a winner Upon announcing the winner, Bisnar Chase will also give away $500 to the 501c3 charitable organization of the winner’s choice.*

The following requirements must be met in order for a student to be considered to win this scholarship.

• Applicants must submit their answers to the questions in the online form. Applicants may submit their answers in essay form via email instead to marketing@bestattorney.com with the subject line: “Scholarship Submission from:[Your Name]- Due 12/15/18”
• Applicant must be a student enrolled in a United States university pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree or must be a senior in high school.
• Student must have at least a 2.5 GPA and winner must provide proof of GPA

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:

Driving is one very important way we retain our independence. As we age, however, our risk of accident increases. What are some main ways elderly people can remain safe behind the wheel? What sort of invention/device (beyond autonomous cars) would you create in order to make cars safer for the elderly?

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.

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, 2018 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.

The attorneys at America’s top-rated disability insurance law firm, DarrasLaw, know first-hand the time and effort it requires in order to earn a degree. They also understand that getting a degree can be financially difficult for many students. It is for this reason that the DarrasLaw Firm is proud to announce the first annual $1,000 scholarship essay contest.

To participate in the contest, applicants should write an essay of 600 to 800 words addressing the following issue:

The Fall 2018 Essay Contest:

Every disabled worker we have ever represented tried to prepare for the worst-case scenario by purchasing disability insurance, or by signing up for coverage through an employer, union, or other group. Unfortunately, sometimes the insurer wrongfully denies or unreasonably delays payment of a valid disability claim. Despite taking personal responsibility by purchasing insurance, many disabled workers nevertheless find themselves in severe financial distress – unable to pay the mortgage or rent and other basic living expenses.

Discuss the existing financial safety net and whether it is adequate to address the needs of workers who become disabled. What steps can a young person joining the workforce take to avoid financial catastrophe if an injury or sickness renders them unable to earn a living at some point in their career?

Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited United States college or university during the 2018-2019 academic year. Preference will be given to applicants with a disabled parent or guardian.

Eligibility Requirements

People who wish to participate should send their essay as an attachment in an email to darraslawscholarship@gmail.com by December 15th, 2018, at 9 AM EST. In the body of the email, applicants should include the following information:
Once the application period has ended, our scholarship committee will review the essays and choose a winner by January, 2019. The winner will be chosen considering the following factors:
All personal information collected from scholarship applicants will be used only for the purpose of awarding the scholarship. No personal information be distributed, sold or provided to third parties.

How to Apply

• Your name and phone number
• If you are under 18, contact information for your parents
• The name of the school you are attending or planning on attending
• Your current course of study
• The best way to contact you

• Originality
• Responsiveness to the question asked
• The quality of the writing
• The substantive content of the response

We urge all eligible students to apply, and we look forward to reading the essays and bestowing this scholarship.

Eligibility

• You have been diagnosed with diabetes (any type)
• You have been accepted to, or are currently enrolled in, an accredited college or university in the U.S. Undergraduate and graduate students are both welcome.
• You carry at least a 3.0 GPA.
• You must submit an official copy of your transcript, along with your application and essay using our online form.

Deadline for Applications: December 15, 2018

Essay Topics (choose one) (500-1,000 words)

1. What is one way that diabetes has shaped or changed your plans in life? How did confront your diabetes and push forward to your goals?
2. What one thing do you think would make the biggest difference in how our society treats diabetes?
3. Picture yourself when you first learned you had diabetes. If you could go back and give one piece of advice to yourself, what would it be?

Eligibility:

To be eligible, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

 Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of Asian descent;

 Be enrolled full-time as a 1L in a law school in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland,

Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania or the District of Columbia and

expected to graduate in 2021;

 Be eligible to participate in on-campus interviews or early interview week programs at

the end of the first year;

 Be among the first in his or her immediate family to go to law school and whose parents

do not possess a graduate or professional degree;

 Demonstrate exceptional academic accomplishments and leadership;

 Demonstrate financial need; and

 Intend to practice in the private sector in the New York City metropolitan area following

graduation.

To apply to the Program, applicants must submit a completed Scholarship Application along with

all supporting documents as detailed in the instructions.

In order to participate in the scholarship contest, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be currently attending or planning to attend a college or university during the 2019-2020 academic year.
• Must be in good academic standing with your current educational institution
• For applicants under 18, you must have permission from a parent or legal guardian
• Must apply to the contest via email and provide your name and the name of the institution you are attending or plan to attend
• Must provide your video essay (YouTube format preferred) by the deadline of 12/29/2018.
• Submit videos to: scholarships@dolmanlaw.com

Applicants must present a 2-minute video essay discussing the following issue: Explaining, Preventing, and Pursuing Discrimination in the Workplace.

Many times, people in the workplace suffer from harassment, retaliation, and illegal discrimination. This can lead to depression, anxiety, lost wages, and even job loss. What ways can employees and their employers work together to provide a safe, fun, and discrimination-free working environment?

In memory of a family member who died late last year, we wanted to show some support for those who have autism by offering this scholarship, for that reason, we are offering students who have a loved one with autism or a student themselves that are faced with the effects of autism a $5,800 scholarship.

How Do I Apply for It?

Education is a tool that can be used for numerous things in life, not just for personal development. As public adjusters who have been through education, we believe that education can provide a better life for students and ultimately, lead to them improving their communities with the knowledge that the attain. The difference between a vibrant and prosperous life and one that brings hardships is acquiring a post-secondary degree. Education is everything; it is a must. There are many students that face obstacles that make it difficult for them to acquire a degree and we wanted to provide this opportunity for all students equally, more particularly for those with autism that is a factor that often prevents them from being able to study.

Students with High Academic achievements must meet these two essential categories:

1. There has been a form of autism diagnosed either in your immediate family or yourself
2. Current enrollment or acceptance in a college or university for a post-graduate level or undergraduate level by the applicant

In addition to the above criteria, a 500 to 1000-word essay must be submitted with one of the below topics.

We hope to help alleviate the financial burden that may be in the presence of someone deserving who is suffering from any form of autism. We look forward to providing this scholarship and encourage those who are eligible to apply.

Topics: (Choose one)

• Tell us about a time where others who did not have to face an obstacle that you did as a person with autism
• Explain how you have adapted to help a loved one with autism and how it has affected your life
• What factors do you believe hinder people with autism in today’s generation?

Requirements of Applicants

• The applicant must have been accepted to start school at an accredited college or university or is currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at an accredited school
• The unofficial or official transcripts of the student must be submitted (high-school/ college)

Please upload the following items and complete the form below to apply for the Scholarship by the Churchill Foundation – Public Adjusters

1. Essay of 500 to 1000 words of any of the above topics that were listed
2. Academic transcripts

By applying for this scholarship, you agree to our terms and conditions and signify that you have read them.

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Students must be currently enrolled in, or preparing to attend imminently, a law school within the United States for the 2019 Spring academic term.
• All applications, as described below, together with their accompanying essays, must be received by 5:00 p.m. (EST) on December 31, 2018. An e-mail confirming receipt of the student’s submission(s) will be sent to each applicant. This e-mail does not mean that the application and/or essay have been submitted completely and properly, only that the student’s submission was received by Georgelis Injury Law Firm, P.C. It is the sole responsibility of each student to make sure that all of the application requirements set forth herein are fulfilled in a timely manner. Georgelis Injury Law Firm, P.C. has complete discretion in determining whether or not an application/essay meets these requirements.
• Starting January 1, 2019, Georgelis Injury Law Firm, P.C. will begin reviewing and evaluating all properly and timely applications and essays submitted. The winner will be notified, via e-mail, no later than March 15, 2019.
• The $1,500.00 scholarship award will be issued by March 31, 2019 directly to the law school of the winning applicant, in the student’s name, so that the funds can be immediately applied as a tuition payment.

2019 ESSAY TOPIC AND GUIDELINES

• This year’s essay topic is the following: How can we best protect our schools from violence?
• Essays must be between 750 and 1000 words—no exceptions.
• Essays will be evaluated and graded based upon the following criteria: feasibility; substance; uniqueness; perspective; creativity; insight; presentation; and spelling, grammar and punctuation.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

• To apply, submit your essay (with a title of your choice) to info@GeorgelisLaw.com in .PDF format. The essay should be attached to an e-mail from the address where you would like to be sent confirmation of receipt.
• The subject line for the e-mail submitting your essay MUST be “2019 Georgelis Injury Law Firm, P.C. Scholarship Award.”
• In the body of the e-mail submitting your essay, include your name, address, phone number and school of enrollment. Also, feel free to include a brief paragraph telling us about yourself and your career-related ambitions and goals.
• Failing to follow the above requirements, guidelines and instructions may result in disqualification from consideration. This determination is within the exclusive province of Georgelis Injury Law Firm, P.C.

The OppU Achievers Scholarship celebrates students who transform opportunity into results. It rewards achievement in its many forms and honors those who create opportunity for both themselves and others. Founded in 2016, the scholarship provides $2,500 for current or future education costs. Scholarship selections are made four times a year; Please view the scholarship page for the closest deadline.

To apply for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, submit a short essay responding to the prompted question. Scholarship decisions are based solely on an applicant’s essay response. To be eligible for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, a student must:

• Be enrolled full time in high school or at least part time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school.
• Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.
• Be a U.S. citizen.

The 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: DEC 31, 2018A winner will be announced on or before Jan 31, 2019

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Admitted to 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 what you hope to achieve in your legal career if awarded this scholarship.
• Upload School Transcript
• Upload Resume

The Key Thinkers Scholarship (“Scholarship”) awards academically qualified students with a $2,500 USD Scholarship to one (1) eligible recipient (“Recipient”) once every academic term (coinciding with the application schedule below), to one (1) eligible recipient (“Recipient”). There will be a total of four (4) Recipients of the Scholarship per academic year. The sponsor (“MoneyKey”) offers the Scholarship to post-secondary students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. This is an opportunity for students to be a voice in the growing conversation about financial responsibility.

To be eligible for the Scholarship, the student applying must:

• Be 18 years or older.
• Be a US citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college, university, or trade school in the United States.
• Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
• An essay component (500-750 words) is required (see application form).

This application has several opportunities/deadlines throughout the year:

For additional questions, please e-mail scholarship@moneykey.com

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.

The essay contest is open to students who are planning on attending an accredited United States college or university during the Spring 2019 semester. Both current college students and those starting college next spring are welcome to apply. In order to participate in the contest, applicants must submit a 500-600 word essay answering the following question as an attachment (.doc / .docx) to lorussoscholarship@yahoo.com by 1/1/19, 9am PST.

The State of Florida law considers a DUI and vehicular homicide as a second-degree felony. The penalties for these can go up to $10,000 in fines and/or 15 years of imprisonment. Do you think the current penalty is enough in order to prevent drunk driving? If not, what would you recommend for Florida to implement to reduce fatalities?

Applicants should also submit the following information in the body of their submission email:
The scholarship award will be issued to the winner’s college/university of choice.

• Their name, address, phone number, and date of birth
• Their parents contact information, if the applicant is under 18 years old
• The name of the institution they plan on attending
• The course of study they plan to pursue

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

• Responsiveness to the question
• Grammar and style
• Thoughtfulness and originality
• The persuasiveness of the arguments presented
• Proper use of citations

The fellowship, valued at $6,000, is open to first-year (1L) and second-year (2L) law students within New York State.

1. Up to four (4) Fellowships, each currently valued at $6,000, will be awarded to students to spend the summer of 2018 (10 weeks) working on antitrust matters in one of the following agencies: the New York Office of New York Attorney General, Antitrust Bureau; Federal Trade Commission, Northeast Region; or Department of Justice Antitrust Division, New York Office. Proof of U.S. citizenship may be required for employment with federal law enforcement agencies.

2. The Fellows will be guest members of the NYSBA Antitrust Section for two years
starting with the award of the Fellowship.

3. The Fellows will be invited to attend Executive Committee meetings of the
NYSBA Antitrust Section during the Summer and Fall of 2019.

4. The Fellows will be announced no later than February 28, 2019

The Louis Jackson National Student Writing Competition in Employment and Labor Law is an annual law student writing competition that honors the memory of Louis Jackson, a founding partner in Jackson Lewis LLP. The Jackson Lewis law firm has been engaged in the practice of employment, labor, and benefits law on behalf of management for over 50 years. The Louis Jackson National Student Writing Competition honors the memory of Louis Jackson, who provided inspiration, guidance, friendship and good humor for 50 years to all associated with Jackson Lewis.

The competition is administered by IIT Chicago-Kent’s Institute for Law and the Workplace, a national center for research, training dialogue and reflection on the law that governs the workplace.

Topics

Papers will be accepted on any legal issue specifically concerning American Indians or other indigenous peoples.

Eligibility

The competition is open to students enrolled in J.D. or graduate law programs at accredited law schools in the United States and Canada as of the competition deadline of Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Editors of the American Indian Law Review are not eligible to compete.

Awards

The first place winner receives $1,000 and publication by the American Indian Law Review, an official periodical of the University of Oklahoma College of Law with international readership. The second place winner receives $500, and third place receives $250.

Each of the three winning authors will also be awarded an eBook edition of Felix S. Cohen’s Handbook of Federal Indian Law, provided by LexisNexis, and will be recognized online by the American Indian Law Review.

Deadline

All emailed entries must be received no later than 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019. Entries will be acknowledged upon receipt.

ESSAY TOPIC

In order to apply for the Spring 2019 scholarship contest, applicants must submit a 500+ word essay on the following topic:

Juvenile detention centers and bootcamps are meant to help those that reside there, however, sometimes these camps go beyond acceptable treatment. What laws/reporting requirements/safechecks should be updated/revamped to make sure these facilities remain humane and helpful?

The application guidelines are as follows:

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

• Essays must be received by February 15, 2019 9 AM EST.
• Applications should be emailed to levinscholarship@gmail.com in word format (.doc / .docx), links to Google Docs or PDFs will not be considered
• Applicants should include their name, address and phone number.
• The applicant should state where they are currently attending or planning to attend school in the body of their submission email.
• No additional information should be included.
• Once the application deadline has passed, the essays will be reviewed and judged based on the following criteria:
  • Responsiveness to the question
  • Grammar and style
  • Thoughtfulness and originality
  • The persuasiveness of the arguments presented
  • Use of proper citations

Eligibility

To qualify for the scholarship, students must:

• Prove citizenship or that they are legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Be attending a pre law undergraduate or enrolled in a first year law program in Fall 2018
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA

Requirements

• Resume, including community service and extracurricular activities
• Essay on a law-related subject of interest to the applicant, between one and three pages
• Complete transcripts
• Letter of acceptance from the school the student will attend for Fall 2019
• Birth certificate, passport or other proof of legal residency

ELIGIBILITY

You are eligible for this $1000 scholarship if you meet one of the following criteria.

• Are a current college student that is not yet in their final year of studies
• A high school senior that has already been accepted into a college or university

GUIDELINES

1. Write a 500-word essay answering the question, “What is one law that you think should be put in place that doesn’t currently exist?“. Make sure to tell us how it would benefit society.
2. Fill out the form below completely to have your application reviewed.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Once the application process ends one of our scholarship committee members will review all applications and select one winner to receive the $1000 scholarship. The winner will have two weeks to respond to confirm their information so the scholarship amount can be sent to their school’s financial aid department. There are no fees associated with applying for this scholarship and in the event that the original winner doesn’t respond we will select a winner up.

The deadline for submissions is February 28, 2019. We will contact the winner during the month of March 2019.

The Alaska Bar Association offers law school scholarships to 1st or 2nd year law students who demonstrate ties to Alaska, and an intent to return to Alaska within two years of graduation.

Applications for a scholarship must be sent to the Alaska Bar Association by March 1.

The application must include:

• Completed application form
• Proof of enrollment in law school
• Resume
• Proof of Alaska residency or an explanation of ties to Alaska
• Personal statement in which the student discusses his/her ties to Alaska, intent to return to Alaska, career goals, reason for applying for the scholarship, and any other pertinent information he/she would like the scholarship committee to know about.

Scholarship awards will be determined in April.

The scholarship committee makes all grant decisions and their decision is final. The amount and number of scholarships will be determined by the amount of money in the scholarship fund.

The application form can be found here. Send completed packet by mail, email, or in person to:

Alaska Bar Association

840 K Street, Ste. 100

Anchorage, AK 99501

oregan@alaskabar.org

Scholarships are made possible by generous donations from the Alaska legal community and by partnership with the Alaska Bar Foundation.

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 March 1th, 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 April 1st, 2019.

The 2019 Scholarship Topic- Reducing Distractions While Driving For Teenagers

In recent years, teenage drivers have been the focal point of debate regarding stricter drivers licensing requirements and raising the legal age to drive. What other preventative measures can states take to help minimize motor vehicle collisions involving younger drivers?

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

Topic

Legal Strategies to Address Gun Violence

Prizes

• $5,000

Competition Details
The Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice Essay Competition is sponsored by R. Ben Hogan III of Hogan Law Office, PC, in Birmingham, Alabama, and Gerson H. Smoger of Smoger & Associates in Dallas, Texas, and Oakland, California. It is administered by Public Citizen.

Submission Deadline: Submissions must be emailed on or before Saturday, April 30, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, to Amanda Fleming at afleming@citizen.org. Papers emailed after this date will not be considered.

Eligibility: The competition is open to all current law students, post 2015 law graduates, and all masters of law students. Co-authored submissions are eligible; if selected, the co-authors will share the prize. Each submission must be an original, unpublished academic work, but simultaneous submissions will be accepted.

Content: Essay submissions are sought on the topic “Legal Strategies to Address Gun Violence”.

Format: Submissions must be emailed as Microsoft Word documents. They may be full-length law review articles or shorter academic essays and should use footnotes (not endnotes). The word count may be between 6,000 and 25,000 words, not including footnotes.

Judging Process: A panel of lawyers, including law professors and practitioners, will judge the submissions based on depth of analysis, quality of writing, originality, and thoroughness.

Winning Submission and Prizes: The winner will be notified by email. The winner will receive $5,000. Only one winning paper will be chosen and only one prize awarded.

The Peck Law Firm of Charleston, SC is proud to announce the 2019 Peck Law Firm Scholarship. This $2,000 scholarship is dedicated to helping the scholarship winner pay for a college, graduate school, or law school degree.

Who Can Apply?

This scholarship is open to any American citizen, who will have graduated from high school before July 1, 2019. Students must have a 3.0 GPA or higher to apply for this scholarship.

Scholarship Amount and Deadline

Any student seeking the scholarship must complete the online application, which appears below. All written scholarship submission materials must be received by 11:59 PM EST on May 31, 2019. The winner will be announced on July 31, 2019, and will receive a one-time award of $2,000. This will be sent directly to the winner’s school and can be used for all school-related expenses.

Judging Criteria

This scholarship will be judged and awarded primarily on academic achievement and a written response of not more than 1,000 words to the essay question. Although not required, applicants are encouraged to submit recommendation letters and resumes.

How to Apply

Each applicant must fill out the online form and submit an essay of not more than 1,000 words in which the applicant answers the question: Should judges start child custody cases with a presumption that fathers and mothers should have equal time with their children after a divorce?

At YYC Employment Law Group, we understand how important a strong legal education is to those who are interested in practicing employment law. We also understand how expensive getting a law degree can be. With that in mind, YYC Employment Law Group is offering a $1,500 CAD scholarship to a North American resident entering their third year of the JD program in the Faculty of Law.

Application Deadline: May 31, 2019

Winner Announced: June 15, 2019

The $1,500 CAD scholarship is being offered to a law student who can demonstrate excellence in employment law and superior academic achievement in their journey to becoming an employment lawyer.

The practice of employment law, and particularly employee-side employment law, is crucial in today’s non-unionized labour market. As advocates for the vulnerable and often marginalized, employee-side employment lawyers provide a necessary level of protection against the inequalities inherent in the master-servant relationship, workplace exploitation in various forms, and harassment, bullying and discrimination. We are admittedly biased, but we think it’s one of the most important practice areas within the legal profession.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: A written submission regarding the reasons underlying your passion for employment law and, specifically, why the protection of employees under the law is still necessary in 2018/2019.

Applicants should submit a 1,000-word essay (maximum) surrounding a relevant employment law topic of their choosing (i.e. human rights, wrongful dismissal, etc.) and why strong legal advocacy is required for the continued protection of employees. Emphasis can be given to personal anecdotes, case law and/or academic and scholarly literature.

The Law Offices of James D. Scott is proud to present the annual Family Law Scholarship. This scholarship is meant to financially help any person looking to further their educational career. We highly value education and what it can do to advance a person’s life and future.

Application deadline: Applications must be received by June 1st, 2019

We will get in contact with the winner no later than 9/1/2019. The scholarship winner will receive a check via certified mail in their name within 2 weeks of being announced. By submitting an application you are giving consent to the Law Offices of James D. Scott or it’s authorized agent(s) to contact you via mail, email and/or phone calls.

If you are the winner of the family law scholarship you are giving consent to use your name, college or vocational school on scottfamilylaw.net for any other promotional purposes without further compensation or payment to you. The family law scholarship winner is responsible for any applicable State and/or Federal Income taxes due to the receipt of the scholarship.
Scholarship applicants can either email or mail in their completed application. Please include all of the following with your application:

Who can apply?

• High School Seniors
• Vocational/Professional Students
• College Students
• Undergrads
• Graduate Students

Eligibility requirements:

• School transcripts
• Evidence of financial need, academic standing and/or community participation

How to apply:

• School transcripts
• Evidence of financial need, academic standing and/or community participation
• A less than 5 page original short story or poetry you’ve written
• A picture of you (headshot preferred)

Applications by email: Please send your completed application to scholarship@scottfamilylaw.net

Applications by mail:
Law Offices of James D. Scott
5095 Murphy Canyon Road Suite 127
San Diego, CA 92123

Moses and Rooth Attorneys at Law, a Criminal Defense & DUI Law Firm located in Orlando, is offering a $1,000 scholarship to one incoming 1L or currently enrolled Law Student. Scholarship is offered for the Fall 2019 Academic Semester.

Essay Topic: Should people be allowed to warn motorists about DUI checkpoints in America?

Application Deadline: June 1, 2019

Eligibility Requirements:

• This scholarship will only be awarded to one incoming 1L or a currently enrolled Law Student
• Hold a 3.0 or higher overall GPA
• Must be a legal resident of the U.S.

Applicant Must Provide Following Documentation by Email or the Form Below:

• Essay Requirements:
  1. INTRODUCTION: 100-200 Words: Tell us who you are, why you are applying for the scholarship, your interests, or anything that makes you special.
  2. SHORT ESSAY: In 300-600 words, write about the following: Should people be allowed to warn motorists about DUI checkpoints in America?

• Essay must be submitted through the online form
• By submitting your essay, you give us consent to publish it on mosesandrooth.com
• MUST be a legal US resident.
• Unofficial Transcript: Provide an unofficial transcript of your current academic status. If you are an incoming 1L, please provide an unofficial college transcript. During the selection process you may be contacted to verify your academic status with an official transcript. You then must mail an official, unopened transcript to ultimately confirm previously sent academic status. Please do not initially send the official copies.
• All application materials must be submitted no later than the deadline date. Materials received later will be rejected, resulting in disqualification.

The team at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers values military members’ service to our nation. It is a profound, yet often overlooked sacrifice. In recognition of our nation’s servicemembers and their families, twice per year our firm bestows a $1,000 scholarship upon a hard-working U.S. college student who is an active duty servicemember, a veteran, or a spouse or child of an active duty or retired servicemember.

The selected Winner must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Currently serving in the military, honorably discharged, or have an active duty or retired military spouse or parent. All branches of the U.S. military qualify:
  • U.S. Army and Reserves
  • U.S. Navy and Reserves
  • U.S. Air Force and Reserves
  • U.S. Marine Corps and Reserves
  • U.S. Coast Guard and Reserves
  • National Guard and Air National Guard

• Accepted into or currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. junior college, college, or university.
• Currently have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Fill out and submit the online application on this page, along with a school transcript and essay.

Applicants must meet the following requirements to qualify:

• 3.0 GPA;
• Currently enrolled in or accepted to an accredited college or university;
• Survivor of leukemia or has an immediate family member affected by leukemia;
• Complete and submit essay and scholarship application;
• Submit unofficial transcript; and
• Agree to terms and conditions.

Essay Topics for the Leukemia Scholarship

Applicants must complete a 500 to 1,000-word essay on one of the following topics and submit it along with their application.

• How has your experience with leukemia influenced your career or academic aspirations?
• What character trait(s) did you attain or grow as a result of your experience with leukemia?
• How would you give hope and support to somebody recently diagnosed with leukemia?

How to Apply for the Leukemia Scholarship

You must submit your application by filling out the form on the right side of this page. Applications submitted in any other manner will not be considered.

The purpose of the scholarship is to help those whose lives were upended by a debilitating disease. The scholarship will recognize a deserving student who not only survived a devastating illness but now demonstrates a commitment to helping others diagnosed with cancer or another serious illness.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CHALIK & CHALIK CANCER SURVIVORS SCHOLARSHIP

Applicants must meet these criteria to qualify for the scholarship:

• 3.0 GPA (must provide unofficial transcript)
• Admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Write and submit an essay on the topic provided below
• Agree to Terms and Conditions
• Send application using form on this page

ESSAY TOPIC

How are you helping others diagnosed with a serious illness and how did your cancer diagnosis influence you to help others?

Applicants for the Friedman & Simon, L.L.P. Academic Scholarship must meet these qualifying criteria:

• 3.0 GPA (must include unofficial transcript);
• Enrolled in or admitted to an accredited college or university;
• Submit a 500- to 1000-word essay on one of the topics below;
• Apply using the form on this page; and
• Agree to the Terms and Conditions.

Answer One of These Essay Questions

Please answer only one of the following three essay questions in 500 to 1000 words. Attach the essay in PDF format to the application form.

• How will your studies contribute to your future career aspirations?
• What do you most hope to accomplish during your college studies?
• How did your experiences or accomplishments during high school prepare you for success in college?

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 John Foy & Associates “Strong Arm” Leukemia Scholarship is open to high-achieving college students who meet this criteria:

1. You or a loved one have been affected by leukemia.
2. You are enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student, graduate student, or you are an incoming freshman at an accredited institution in the United States.

To apply, you must write a 500 to 1000 word essay on one of the three topics listed below and submit an official high school or college transcript. You may only apply online at this website. Our attorneys will determine a selection committee to choose the winner and the winner will be announced publicly through the media and featured on our website. It is our hope that our scholarship program will inspire young people who have been affected by this very common type of cancer to lead inspired lives.

Deadline for Applications: July 15, 2019

Write a 500 to 1,000 word essay on one of these three topic questions:
Include a paragraph statement on how this scholarship would benefit you. This paragraph will not count towards the word count of this essay.

Application Essay Topics:

1. How has living with your or your loved one’s leukemia affected your education?
2. What adjustments have you made as student to accommodate your or a loved one’s leukemia?
3. What one obstacle do people with leukemia face that you would like the general public to know about?

Application Requirements:

1. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university as an undergraduate or you are incoming freshman at an accredited institution in the United States.
2. Applicants must submit an official high school or college transcript.

To be considered, you must meet the following criteria:

• Be seeking or in the process of completing higher education (either as an undergraduate or graduate student)
• Have cerebral palsy
• Have a GPA of at least 3.0
• Be a U.S citizen or legal resident
• *Scholarship is not available to present or future clients of ABC Law Centers (owned by Reiter & Walsh, P.C.).

You must submit all of the materials by 5 p.m. (EST) July 31, 2019, including:

• A completed application (click here for the form)
• Academic records (transcripts)
• The Project: One (1) of the following:
  • An essay not exceeding two typed, single-spaced pages describing how you have been affected by cerebral palsy. You may discuss any obstacles you’ve overcome, as well as any other ways in which you have been influenced (e.g. if you believe having CP has affected your career goals, personality, etc.).
  • A different creative project focused on the same topic. Examples can include, but are not limited to:
    • Photo projects
    • Video or other multimedia presentations
    • Creative writing
    • Performance pieces

• A short explanation of what you plan to do with the scholarship funds. Examples may include:
  • Use of scholarship funds for tuition in higher education (for high school seniors accepted into college, undergraduate applicants, and graduate applicants)
  • For applicants who plan to apply the funds to non-tuition purposes (such as internships, research opportunities, charity projects, etc.):
    • Applicant must clearly outline the following:
      • Purpose of project
      • Demonstrable benefit of project
      • A clear step-by-step execution plan

The completed application, essay or multimedia project, and certified transcript should be emailed to:
Genevieve Kotasek (gkotasek@abclawcenters.com)

The 2019 scholarship will be based on an essay and can be done on any topic. One very important item to include in the essay is the reason you need the scholarship.

Please be as detailed as possible (interesting stories/struggles are welcome). The range can be from 800 to 1500 words. We ask that you don’t write over 1500 words, please.
Possible topics include, but not limited to:

Example Topics

• Why I want to practice law (be specific as to which branch of law you will study, and why)
• Discuss any adversity you had to overcome to fulfill your goal of attending law school
• What you hope to achieve with your law degree

Essay Requirements

• Applicant must be a law student in the U.S.
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (DACA Students are also welcome)
• Applicant must have some sort of financial need or have financial aid obligations
• Must be a full time student (proof of full time status will be required before award is distributed).

Answering Legal’s Future Attorneys of America Scholarship 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 have some form of legal experience (volunteer, internship, employment)
• 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.

Deadline for Applications:

November 5th, 2019

Applicant Essay Topics: 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?