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A few months ago I wrote about new scholarship
opportunities for law students.
Some of these points included tips about scholarships afforded to students
during the application to law school or after each year’s rank/GPA are
determined. I also provided new, unique
ways to find scholarships such as declaring to practice in an unpopular field
of the law, living in different locations where lawyers are in demand, and searching thoroughly in federal and state bar associations/law firms who may
offer scholarships. With more
chances to earn educational funding, reliance on financial aid should be at a
minimum…if at all. Here are few additional
opportunities you shouldn’t miss.
1. Discover
recently announced that the company would be offering $40,000 in scholarships
for those going to college and graduate school.
No obligations or purchases are necessary to win. Enter HERE before April
15, 2014. Hunt for other major companies
who do national scholarship giveaways.
Sometimes these contests have simple applications or just require
contact information and a click of the button.
2. According
to the National Association of Counties, roughly 20% of U.S. citizens live in
rural areas and only 2% of law practices operate from these locations. Rural areas are getting desperate for legal
representation and are now offering convenient ways to earn a law degree and
receive funding for it. William Mitchell
College of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota is offering $10,000 per year to students who
enroll in a new part-time hybrid legal education program where students attend
occasional on-campus workshops and online courses.
3. Some
schools, such as Northeastern
University School of Law, offer special scholarships to those who show a
commitment to practice in public interest law.
If a career in public service is your goal,
be sure to inquire about these scholarships (sometimes they may not be
advertised), the deadlines, and the requirements.
The time it takes to apply for
scholarships is far less than the years it will take to pay back student loan
debt.
Follow
@JLMaxey on Twitter for frequent Scholarship Alerts.
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