For law students and prospective law students, Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. is excited to offer our annual Excellence in Ethics Scholarship. The first-place scholarship will be awarded to one recipient in the amount of $1,000.00. The second-place winner will be awarded a $500.00 scholarship as well.
Eligibility for Applying
In order to qualify for the Excellence in Ethics Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a lawful U.S. permanent resident or citizen
- Be currently enrolled in or accepted to a US law school
- Submit a completed 1000-word minimum essay in Word format discussing the importance of pro-bono legal work
- Submit a completed application
- The title of the document submitted must have your name in it.
- Applicants must not have received the same scholarship in the previous year.
Any scholarship submissions that do not meet the listed criteria will not be considered. By submitting a completed application, you agree to allow your essay to be published on our blog if you are chosen as a winner.
Excellence in Ethics Essay Requirements
All applicants must submit a 1,000-word or more essay in Word format. The Texas State Bar for Attorneys (as well as other state bar organizations) highly encourages attorneys to perform pro-bono work. The essay should focus on the importance of providing free legal services to those who cannot afford it, and why this is beneficial to the community at large and to the legal system as a whole.
Deadline for Application
The deadline for submitting a completed application and essay is July 1 each year. The winner of the scholarship will be notified and publicly announced* on or before August 1st each year.
If you have more questions about the scholarship, don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to receiving your application and essay. Good luck!
*Winners will be notified via email and announced on our social media, website, and official public press release.
About Us
Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. is a Houston personal injury law firm. We represent victims of car accidents, truck accidents, work injuries, and wrongful death. Our lawyers are personal injury trial attorneys with a commitment to serving victims with dedication and passion.