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The Keith M. Fletcher Excellence in Ethics Scholarship Contest

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 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 a 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

gold cap and diplomaAll applicants must submit a 1,000-word or more essay. 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, 2025. The winner of the scholarship will be publicly announced* on or before August 1, 2024,

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 as well as announced on our social media, website, and by 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.

Excellence in Ethics Scholarship Application











    I am sending Simmons and Fletcher, P.C. a copy of my college acceptance letter or transcript from law school proving my status as a law school student.

    I affirm that I am currently seeking a career in the field of law, and am (or will be) enrolled at an accredited law school during the upcoming academic year.



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