Labor & Employment Law Scholarship – For Students Interested in Labor & Employment Law
Who is awarding this scholarship?
- The Labor and Employment Section of the Florida Bar
Who can apply for this scholarship?
- Current 2Ls and 3Ls
- Enrolled in a Juris Doctor degree-seeking program at a Florida Law School (students visiting from an out-of-state school are not eligible)
- With a demonstrated interest in Labor & Employment Law
What is being awarded?
- $1000 to one student or $500 split between two equal candidates
- The scholarship check is accompanied by a recognition plaque from the Section
What must I do to be considered for the scholarship?
Prepare a cover page that includes
- Your contact information, school, and year (2L or 3L)
- Completed & anticipated labor and employment related course work (identifying when courses were taken or will be taken)
- Relevant professional experience (this can include job/intern placements for the summer of 2021)
- Your involvement in school organizations (including Law Reviews and Journals) and any pro bono/volunteer activity
In lieu of the above you may submit a resume or CV, which is supplemented with your relevant course work
- A 250-500 word statement expressing your interest in Labor & Employment Law
- Your name should be on each page of your submission
- Your school name MUST be in the subject line of the email
When is the application deadline?
- March 1, 2021
When will I be notified?
- April 2021 – Candidates will be selected by the Law School Liaison Committee of the Labor & Employment Section of the Florida Bar and are subject to the approval of each candidate’s Law School