The 2008 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, 2008.

Send applications to:

American Association for Justice
AAJ Trial Advocacy Scholarship
Attn: Nathalie Etori
1050 31st Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20007
1-800-424-2725, ext 593
202-965-3500, ext. 593
nathalie.etori@justice.org