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Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship Program
Join us in honoring scholarship donors and the new 2011 Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship recipients on October 11, 2011 at Coblentz, Patch, Duffy & Bass LLP in San Francisco.
Our scholarship program was established to reaffirm a commitment to diversity in legal education and the legal profession. Each scholarship involves a substantial three-year commitment to worthy qualified students. The vast majority of scholarships awarded are $10,000 yearly. This program was created in response to the passage of SP-1, the University of California Regent's resolution to end affirmative action and race-based admissions at UC Schools. Over 70 scholarships have been awarded to date! How Can I Help?BASF seeks the assistance of law firms, corporations, and individuals who are willing to help sponsor a scholarship. Mentor a law student scholarship recipient by assisting with them with their writing, editing and research skills. To become a mentor or for more information on sponsoring a scholarship, email Lauren Luke at lluke@sfbar.org.
How Does It Work?There are two ways you can get involved:
Your firm then earmarks its law school scholarship contribution for students attending an accredited Northern California law school or, preferably, support a student at any of the Bay Area's law schools.
Scholarship ApplicationWho qualifies for a scholarship?The Bay Area Minority Law Student Scholarship provides financial assistance to qualified students from minority groups underrepresented in our law schools. What schools are participating in the scholarship program?All ABA accredited Bay Area Law Schools. How do I apply for a scholarship?Check back in early 2012 to download a scholarship application. Contact UsTo get started, please contact Lauren Luke at 415-782-9000 x8705 or lluke@sfbar.org. Watch the video featuring 2003 Scholarship Recipient Amarra Lee |