Description

The American Association for Justice (AAJ) Trial Advocacy Scholarship is open to all AAJ Law Student members who are entering their second or third-year of law school and who are enrolled in an ABA accredited law school. The award is $2,500.

Law Students can join the AAJ at the rate of $15.  Student membership applications can be found here.

Selection Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best:

• Demonstrates a commitment to AAJ and dedication to its mission through extensive involvement in AAJ student chapter activities;
• Expresses a desire to represent victims;
• Exhibits an interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy; and
• Shows a financial need.

Application

All applications must include:

• A resume
• A statement of financial need
• A 500-word essay on how the applicant meets the criteria
• Up to three recommendations from a faculty advisor, trial advocacy professor, dean, AAJ member, or trial lawyer; and
• A completed form verifying the applicant’s student status

For submission guidelines and additional information, please visit the AAJ website.