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The Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
(OACTA),
is pleased to
announce its annual
Law Student Diversity Scholarship program 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 three scholarships in the
amount of $1,250
each will be awarded to successful applicants.
Applicants are required to submit a completed 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.
The completed application and
all other requested material must be received by April 15,
2016. Late or
incomplete applications will not be considered.
Winners will be announced in June, 2016.
Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the OACTA
Annual Meeting in November. The
2016 OACTA Law Student Diversity Scholarship Application can
be found at
www.oacta.org.
The Ohio Association of Civil
Trial Attorneys is an organization of attorneys, corporate
executives and managers who devote a substantial portion of
their time to the defense of civil lawsuits and the
management of claims against individuals, corporations and
governmental entities. The mission of OACTA is to promote
fairness, excellence, and integrity in the civil justice
system by providing resources and education to attorneys and
others dedicated to the defense of civil actions. OACTA
believes that a diverse membership makes a stronger
organization. OACTA encourages diversity in all aspects of
its activities and is committed to nurturing a culture that
supports and promotes diversity.
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