The Baker Law Firm Pillar of Justice Scholarship

Eligibility Requirement:

To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The student is pursuing a degree with a major or concentration in criminal justice.
• The student maintains a grade point average of 3.2 or higher.
• The student is an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university within the United States.
• The student is at least 17 years of age.
• The student is a citizen of the United States.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• All students must apply through the digital application located at the bottom of this page.
• Applications will not be accepted via email. Students must submit proof that they are enrolled at an accredited university and proof of their current GPA.
• These documents may include an unofficial transcript, letter of acceptance, class schedule, or other relevant information.
  Additionally, all applicants must submit an essay of no more than 1,000 words answering the following prompt:

ESSAY PROMPT
The role of a judge is often seen as the cornerstone of the judicial system, requiring impartiality, wisdom, and adherence to the rule of law. In your essay, explore the importance of judges in maintaining justice in society. What qualities—such as integrity, patience, or legal acumen—are most essential for a judge, and how do these characteristics impact the fairness of criminal cases?