The 2008 Leesfield/AAJ Law Student Scholarship

Sponsored by Ira Leesfield and AAJ, this scholarship has been established to award $1,500 to a law student for attendance at AAJ's Annual Convention. The 2008 Annual Convention will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 12-16. This scholarship is available to first and second year AAJ Law Student Members.

Applications must include the following:

•    A resume
•    A statement of financial need
•    A 500-word written request substantiating the applicant's commitment to preserving the civil
     justice system.
•    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 Associtaion for Justice
Leesfield Law Student 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