SCHOLARSHIP update: 1

2014 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE (AAJ) – LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS [DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2014]

The AAJ is proud to announce its 2014 Law Student Scholarship cycle has begun.  AAJ has 4 scholarships available for qualified law students:

• THE RICHARD D. HAILEY LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP: AAJ’s Minority Caucus awards up to 6 scholarships of $1,000 to African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, and Biracial Law Student Members who are entering their 1L, 2L, or 3L year of law school.
• THE TRIAL ADVOCACY SCHOLARSHIP: Open to all AAJ Law Student Members who are entering their 2L and 3L year of law school.  This $3,000 scholarship is awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates (1.) a commitment to AAJ and its mission; (2.) a desire to represent victims; (3.) interest and skill in trial advocacy; and (4.) financial need.
• THE LEESFIELD SCHOLARSHIP: This scholarship, sponsored by AAJ and AAJ member Ira Leesfield, is available to 2Ls and 3Ls and awards $2,500 to Law Student Member to subsidize attendance at AAJ’s Annual Convention.
• THE MIKE EIDSON SCHOLARSHIP: Awards $5,000 annually to a female student entering her 3L year of law school (day program or evening program) who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer, along with dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized.  [For additional details on the AAJ Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund, check Friday, February 28 Blog Post]

Who: With the exception of the Mike Eidson Scholarship, applicants must be AAJ Law Student Members to qualify for the scholarships.  Law students can join AAJ for $15/yr.  Student membership applications can be found @ justice.org/MemberServices/Tier3/membership2013.pdf

Contact: AAJ’s Education Department @ education@justice.org or @ (800) 424-2725 ext. 8612

PLI LAW STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP [DEADLINE: NO LATER THAN 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE SEMINAR]

The Practising Law Institute (PLI) offers a Law Student Scholarship for the Patent Office Registration Exam Review Course (formerly “PLI’s Patent Bar Review”).

Complete details: Available @ pli.edu/Patentbarreview/default.aspx

Brochure: Available @ pli.edu/emktg/PBR/PBRbrochure.pdf

Scholarship application: Please see attachment below (at Comment section)