Trial Advocacy Law Student Scholarship

Open to all AAJ Law Student Members who are entering their second or third year of law school, this $3,000 scholarship is awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates a commitment to AAJ and its mission, a desire to represent victims, interest and skill in trial advocacy, and financial need.

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 those who have been injured by the negligence or misconduct of others
• Promotes accountability and safety
• Exhibits an interest and proficiency of skills in trial advocacy
• Shows a financial need for the scholarship 

Application Process

To apply, you must be an AAJ Law Student member (join here), be enrolled in an ABA-approved law school, and submit a complete application package.

Your application package should include:

• Resume
• Statement of financial need
• 500-word personal statement explaining how you meet the criteria described above
• Up to three (3) recommendations from a faculty adviser, trial advocacy professor, dean, AAJ member, or trial lawyer; and
• Student status verification form [PDF]

Submit your complete application to membership@justice.org.  All documents should be attached to one email. Incomplete applications will not be considered.