Scholarship Opportunity for Students Interested in Labor and Employment Law

Who is awarding this scholarship?
• The Labor and Employment Section of the Florida Bar
Who can apply for this scholarship?
• Current 2Ls and 3Ls
• Enrolled in a Juris Doctor degree-seeking program at a Florida Law School
o students visiting from an out-of-state school are not eligible
• With a demonstrated interest in Labor & Employment Law
What is being awarded?
• $1000 to one student or $500 split between two equal candidates
• The scholarship check is accompanied by a recognition plaque from the Section
What must I do to be considered for the scholarship?
• Prepare a cover page that includes
o Your contact information, school, and year (2L or 3L)
o Completed & anticipated labor and employment related course work (identifying when courses were taken or will be taken)
o Relevant professional experience (this can include job/intern placements for the summer of 2022)
o Your involvement in school organizations (including Law Reviews and Journals) and any pro bono/volunteer activity
In lieu of the above you may submit a resume or CV, which is supplemented with your relevant course work
• A 250-500 word statement expressing your interest in Labor & Employment Law
• Your name should be on each page of your submission
• Your school name MUST be in the subject line of the email sent to [email protected]
When is the application deadline?
• March 1, 2022
When will I be notified?
• April 2022 – Candidates will be selected by the Law School Liaison Committee of the Labor & Employment Section of the Florida Bar and are subject to the approval of each candidate’s Law School

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