The Committing to Justice Scholarship

Who Is Eligible?
Before applying for this scholarship, please make sure you meet all eligibility criteria. Eligible applicants are:

• Law students interested in representing plaintiffs in civil rights or employment discrimination cases
• 18 years of age or older
• Enrolled in an accredited law school

How to Apply?
Once you have determined that you are eligible to apply, please prepare the following materials:
Proof of Enrollment:
this may be submitted as an acceptance letter, letter of admission, or class schedule.
Consent to Publish:
if you are chosen for this award, we will be sharing your video on our marketing channels to announce the winner, and we require applicants to consent to publish their submission.
VIDEO SUBMISSION ANSWERING THE FOLLOWING:
What inspired you to take an interest in and pursue issues involving civil rights and employment discrimination?
Please make sure your video is between 3-5 minutes in length and submitted as a URL.

How Are Applications Evaluated?
After the deadline has passed, it will take approximately four weeks for us to review and rank all applications. When evaluating applicants, we will keep the following parameters in mind:

• Does the student demonstrate a commitment to justice with a history of action and a passion for mercy?
• Did the student submit all the required information?
• Is the student’s video high-quality and well-organized?
• Does the student’s video answer the question completely and meet the provided time allotment?