Office of Professional Development

OACTA Announces 2015 Law Student Diversity Scholarships



The OACTA Law Student Diversity Scholarship is open to incoming second and third-year African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pan Asian and Native American students enrolled at Ohio law schools. Incoming second and third-year female law students enrolled at Ohio law schools are also eligible regardless of race or ethnicity. Other criteria for the scholarship include: Academic achievement in law school; Professional interest in civil defense practice; and Service to community and to the cause of diversity. Up to two (3) scholarships in the amount of $1,250 each will be awarded to successful applicants. Applicants are required to submit an application, law school transcript and a cover letter addressing the following: academic, personal and professional accomplishments, and why they should be selected as a recipient of the scholarship. Applicants may submit up to three letters of recommendation.

Applications are available here:
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The completed application and all other requested material must be received by April 17, 2015. Winners will be announced in June. Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the OACTA Annual Meeting in November.

OACTA members (and their firms or companies) are asked to consider making a contribution to this scholarship fund. The 2015 dues renewal forms and membership applications will include an option for a voluntary contribution. As a member of OACTA, we ask that you consider supporting this worthwhile initiative. Thank you, in advance, for your support. OACTA believes that a diverse membership makes us a stronger organization.

We encourage diversity in all aspects of our activities and are committed to nurturing a culture that supports and promotes diversity. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2014 OACTA