IP: MARK T. BANNER SCHOLARSHIP [DEADLINE: NOV. 23, 2016]
This scholarship is part of The Richard Linn American Inn of Court’s commitment to fostering the development of intellectual property lawyers of high ethics, civility and professionalism, and especially those from diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility: Law students who will continue in their program through at least the fall semester of 2017
Award: $5,000 payable for the Fall 2017 semester of 2L or 3L year of law school
Selection criteria:
- An ability to demonstrate commitment to the pursuit of a career in intellectual property law is an essential requirement;
- Commitment, qualities and actions toward ethics, civility and professionalism;
- Academic merit;
- Written and oral communication skills determined in part through a telephone interview for finalists;
- Leadership qualities and community involvement; and
- Member of a historically underrepresented group in IP law (including race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability). The applicant should discuss how diversity has impacted his or her pursuit of a career in IP law and how the applicant has faced and overcome the challenges associated therewith. Diversity is considered, but is one element among several in the award decision.
Submission components: Applicants should submit the following documents in a single PDF: (1) Mark T. Banner Scholarship Application Form; (2) resume; (3) transcripts (law school, undergraduate/graduate school); (4) a 3-page statement describing (a) how ethics, civility and professionalism have been a focus of the candidate; (b) how diversity has impacted the candidate; and (c) the candidate’s commitment to the pursuit of a career in IP law; and (5) contact information for 3 references.
Complete details: Available @ linninn.org/Pages/scholarship.shtml