University at Buffalo Law School Diversity Scholarship

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The law firm of Phillips Lytle LLP has established a scholarship fund totaling up to $10,000 for the 2019-2020 academic year. Scholarships will be awarded to students entering their second or third year of law school.

The purpose of the scholarship fund is to add diversity to the local Bar by providing financial support to law students in a minority group that is traditionally under-represented and who have expressed an interest in practicing law in Western New York. A person can receive the award for two consecutive years.

the selection committee uses the following criteria in awarding the scholarships:
- Membership in a minority group that is traditionally under-represented in the legal
community of Western New York
- Intent to remain and practice law in Western New York after graduation and a
commitment to this geographical area
- Factors demonstrating especially strong character, experience or ability
- Financial need
- Academic record (unofficial transcript)

If you would like to apply for the 2019-2020 scholarship, please apply online at: https://www.law.buffalo.edu/registrar/f ... lytle.html and submit an application form, cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript.

The deadline for submission is Friday, April 19, 2019.

Your cover letter should indicate how you meet the above criteria. By applying for the scholarship, you authorize the selection committee to have access to your law school file.

Finalists will be notified if they have been chosen for an interview. Interviews will be conducted by the law firm of Phillips Lytle LLP on Friday, May 3, 2019 with the scholarships awarded shortly thereafter.