Legal Scholarship Award (2019)

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Bunch & Brock is pleased to announce the availability of a scholarship for first-year law school students, which will be awarded at the beginning of the next academic year (August 2019).

This scholarship is designed to encourage and award creative authorship. Informing various audiences is part of the legal profession. The ability to clearly and accurately relay a message is crucial, whether it is addressed to a person inquiring about legal services, a client, a judge, or a jury.

Scholarship applicants must submit a sample of their writing which has previously been published in a newspaper, magazine, professional blog or academic publication. It is not necessary that the subject matter be related to the law; its primary purpose should be to inform readers.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.;
  • Commencing law school (1L) in August 2019;
  • Written an article which has been published (in print or digital media).

Requirements

Applicants must submit the following by May 1, 2019:

  • A completed Scholarship Application Form;
  • Copy of law school acceptance letter;
  • Copy of previously published article or link to its online location.

Judging Criteria

  • Creativity;
  • Originality;
  • Ability to clearly convey a complex message.

Award

Bunch & Brock Scholarship is a $500 award. We will notify the successful applicant by June 15, 2019. A check for $500 will be made payable to the applicable law school and mailed by August 1, 2019, to help defray the recipient’s tuition costs and other expenses. The recipient is expected to abide with current tax laws.

Fine Print

By submitting an application, the applicant grants Bunch & Brock permission to use the applicant’s name, school, and photo in marketing platforms. This can include, but is not limited to, Bunch & Brock’s website, social media accounts, press releases, or other publications.

Attorney Matthew Bunch

Matt handles complicated bankruptcies and debt restructuring in Chapters 11 and 13 for both individuals and companies. He has also negotiated with multiple creditors on behalf of his clients to avoid bankruptcy. Matt is the firm’s lead litigator and handles contract disputes, certain personal injury claims and general litigation. [ Attorney Bio ]