The 2009 AAJ Trial Advocacy Scholarship
This scholarship is open to all second and third-year AAJ Law Student
Members. A $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best:
1. demonstrates a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its
mission through extensive
involvement
in AAJ student chapter activities;
2. expresses a desire to represent victims;
3. exhibits an interest and proficiency of skills in trial
advocacy;
4. shows a financial need for the scholarship.
Applications must include the following:
• A
resume
• A statement of financial need
•
A 500-word essay on how you meet the criteria
•
Up to three (3) recommendations from a faculty adviser, trial
advocacy professor, dean, AAJ
member, or trial
lawyer; and
• A completed form verifying your student status.
Download and print out
the form.
Every applicant must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school. Incomplete
applications will not be considered.
The application deadline is April 30, 2009.
Send applications to:
American Association for Justice
AAJ Trial Advocacy Scholarship
Attn: Nathalie Etori
777 6th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
1-800-424-2725, ext 593
202-965-3500, ext. 593
nathalie.etori@justice.org
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