DP Law Aspiring Attorney Scholarship
The Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya
Award: $1000 – $1000
Deadline: October 31
At The Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya we are passionate about providing legal services to the people of Delaware. Being an attorney means you have the power to make a difference in someone’s life, whether that means easing their financial situation after a severe injury, helping them to spend more time with their children, or clearing their name of wrongdoing. How awesome is that? Qualifications: The scholarship is open to any current high school senior, vocational student, college student or graduate student who is a legal resident of the United States residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and who is enrolled in a vocational program or two to four year post-secondary institution for the 2025 Spring semester. Employees of The Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz & Bhaya, their immediate families (parent, child, sibling, and spouse), and persons living in the same households of such individuals (whether related or not), are not eligible to participate in the competition. Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good overall academic standing. Selection criteria: The candidate must fill out the form below with all necessary information The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: What area of law are you specifically interested in practicing in and why? Why do you think you would make a good lawyer? Please note that all essays will be checked for AI writing. If AI writing is deemed present in the essay, the application will be denied. The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic. The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university. Preference will be given to students either from or attending secondary school in the state, but students from across the nation are welcome and encouraged to apply. How to apply: •The candidate must submit a 750-1,000 word essay response to the prompt: What inspired you to become a lawyer? What type of law are you pursuing? What motivates you, and why? •The candidate must submit a professional resumé that lists their experience, both professional and academic. •The candidate must submit a transcript from their current school. First-year college students, graduate students, or individuals who have recently transferred schools may submit an unofficial transcript from their current school, as well as the most recent official transcript from their prior school. High school students must also submit proof of acceptance to their college or university. To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must email their full application (including the essay, resumé, and transcript) to [email protected] by October 31, 2021. Any applications sent after this date will not be considered. Scholarship applications should be sent with the subject line “[Applicant’s First and Last Name] – 2021 Aspiring Attorney Scholarship Application.”