ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund
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Posted By: Patricia Boulogne on 03/17/2014 | |||||||
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ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund "We can best serve society if members of the legal profession come from all segments of the population, reflecting the diversity of the United States - and financial aid during law school must be a vital component of any effort to increase diversity in the profession." - William G. Paul Former ABA President and founder of the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund If you have any questions or would like to contribute additional materials, please email legalosf@americanbar.org. ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund The ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship grants 20 incoming diverse law students with $15,000 of financial assistance over the course of their three years in law school. During his term as ABA President, William G. Paul initiated the scholarship to encourage racially and ethnically diverse students to apply to and attend law school. Since its inception, 200 students from across the country have received the ABA Legal Opportunity Scholarship. These exceptional recipients have overcome adversity, proven themselves through academic success and public service, and demonstrated the tenacity to excel within the profession. | |
| Scholarship/Grant Site: http://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/diversity_pipeline/projects_initiatives/legal_opportunity_scholarship.html |
