Daily Archives: July 14, 2016

WRITING COMPETITION update:

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JAMES E. BECKLEY SECURITIES ARBITRATION AND LAW WRITING COMPETITION [DEADLINE: SEPT. 16, 2016 BY 5 P.M. EASTERN]

This is a writing competition for students interested in Securities Arbitration and Securities Law sponsored by The PIABA Foundation. 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.

Eligibility: The competition is open to all students who attend a law school in the U.S. Employees of The PIABA Foundation and PIABA (except for students working less than 20 hours per week) are not eligible to enter the competition.

Topic: 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.

Awards: Competition winner(s) will be posted online. The PIABA Bar Journal Board-of-Editors will publish the first place paper, and may, at their option, print additional submissions. The first place winner is invited to accept the James E. Beckley Writing Competition in-person during the President’s Dinner at the PIABA Annual Meeting on Oct. 28, 2016. 2nd and 3rd place winners, and Honorable Mention(s) are announced at that time as well.

  • First Prize $1,000
  • Second Prize $750
  • Third Prize $500

Submission guidelines: (1) Double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins; (2) any Question(s) Presented section, the Statement of the Facts/Statement of the Law section, the Argument section, and/or the Conclusion together are a minimum of 15 pages and a maximum of 30 pages; (3) if the submission covers both a topic among those listed above and a topic not listed above, only the topic listed above will be evaluated; (4) submissions will not be penalized for arguing a position that would limit investor rights rather than expand them; and (5) contestant’s name/other identifying markings such as school name are not to be on any copy of the submitted entry – the PIABA Foundation will assign a random # to each entry and will record this # on all copies of each submission.

Complete details and Submission Form: Available @ piabafoundation.org/piabe-bar-journal/beckley-competition

SCHOLARSHIP update:

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HAWKINS SPIZMAN KILGO, LLC CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS SCHOLARSHIP [DEADLINE: JULY 31, 2016]

Hawkins Spizman Kilgo, LLC is pleased to announce their Childhood Cancer Awareness Scholarship, in support of those who have survived or been directly affected by childhood cancer. Hawkins Spizman Kilgo, LLC has worked in support of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) for years. They know how difficult the struggle with cancer is. It takes determination and a strong spirit to undergo the exhausting course of treatments that are often needed. This battle is particularly trying for children and their families. Pursuing an education becomes more challenging in the context of this fight, and they hope that their scholarship will help a deserving student achieve their goals.

Eligibility: (1) You are either a survivor of childhood cancer yourself or a loved one has been directly affected by childhood cancer; (2) minimum 2.8 GPA

Award: This $1,000 scholarship will support one student who has had firsthand experience with this devastating disease.

Requirements:

Submission components: (1) Online application; (2) official copy of transcript; and (3) essay (500-1,000 words)

Please choose one of the following essay questions:

  1. How did childhood cancer affect you? What did it take to stay strong during the struggle, and how has it shaped who you are today?
  2. How has cancer influenced your dreams and career goals?
  3. Imagine you are speaking to a young person who has just been diagnosed with cancer, or their family. What would you tell them to help them prepare for the fight ahead?

Complete details and Application: Available @ hawkinsduilaw.com/childhood-cancer-awareness-scholarship/

 

CHRISTENSEN & HYMAS MARRIED LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP [DEADLINE: AUG. 1, 2016]

Kenneth L. Christensen and D. Russell Hymas understand the struggles that come with balancing a quality family life and excelling in a challenging law program. Each of them were married and started their respective families during their time in law school. Now, as partners at Christensen & Hymas Personal Injury Law, they want to help students who are undertaking the same life challenges. Ken and Russ understand that commitment to educational excellence tempered with strong values in the home will benefit the lives of your family as well as those you work with in the future. This is why they choose to offer a generous scholarship to a deserving individual who has surmounted obstacles in order to maintain strong family values and a dedicated work ethic in their pursuit of an education in the legal field.

Eligibility: (1) Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher; (2) legally married

*You are required to submit a transcript verifying your GPA and marital status (if your transcript does not list your marital status, other documentation may be required).

Award: $1,000.00 to one student for use toward law school costs

The scholarship recipient will be notified by email on or before August 30, 2016. Their name and a short bio will be posted on the Christensen & Hymas company website. Scholarship funds will be awarded in the recipient’s name directly to the academic institution of their choice.

Requirements:

Submission components: (1) e-Form, including 300-700 word essay explaining your life balance including educational, familiar and personal goals

Complete details and Application: Available @ christensenhymas.com/about-us/community-involvement/scholarship/