Max J. Madrid Law Diversity Scholarship

Basic Eligibility: Persons in their first or second year of law school may apply if they are from a diverse background that historically has been underrepresented within the legal profession.

Selection Criteria

• Strong academic achievement in college and law school
• Demonstrated leadership qualities with employment and/or community service experience
• Demonstrated excellence in research and communication skills, including written and oral
• Compelling statement of the applicant\'s desire and the ability to overcome obstacles
• The student must be in good standing, and the chosen law school must be ABA-accredited

Application Process: All applications must be submitted by email to Susan Harris at susanh@modrall.com. The deadline for receipt of applications for the scholarship is January 30, 2021. For an application to be considered complete and reviewed, it must include all of the following:

• A personal statement of 500 to 700 words addressing eligibility and the selection
• criteria
• A current resume showing applicant\'s education, job history, and community
• involvement
• A five to ten page writing sample, unedited by any third party, preferably on a legal topic
• Transcripts (official or unofficial) from undergraduate and graduate or law programs
• Two academic, professional and/or employment references with full contact information

Selected candidates who are finalists for the scholarship will be contacted to schedule interviews.