2024 Future of the Law Scholarship
Talkov Law is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to a deserving law student who authors a winning essay in our Annual Future of the Law Scholarship Essay Contest. Thank you to the following law schools for sharing this scholarship opportunity: University of Virginia School of Law, Vanderbilt Law School, University of Illinois Chicago, University of Kansas – School of Law, Washington and Lee School of Law, UC Hastings College of the Law, University of Washington, and many more. If you’re interested in sharing our scholarship opportunity, please email scholarship@talkovlaw.com.
The Issue
America has an incredible justice system, but it could use more exceptional advocates with a passion for innovation in the future of the law. For our Annual Scholarship Contest, we are pleased to support a future lawyer who demonstrates through past, current and expected future deeds a genuine commitment to provide innovation and a new perspective to the legal system.
As Partition Attorneys, Talkov Law’s attorneys specialize in representing all parties involved in these co-ownership disputes by providing innovative solutions that help forge the future of the law.
Topic
We would like you to tell your story in a brief narrative of your background and interests followed by a 500-750 word essay or presentation on your ideas for the future of the law. Emphasis should be given on how innovation and technology can enhance access to justice for all Americans.
Past Winners
Year | Law Student Scholarship | Runner Up Scholarship | Applicants |
2020 | Jacob Kovacs-Goodman, Harvard Law School, 3L ($1,000) | Elizabeth Dayhuff, University of Tennessee, Knoxville ($500) | 7 |
2021 | Stephanie Wong, Notre Dame Law School, 3L ($1,000) | Emma Harrison, Vanderbilt Law School ($500) | 9 |
2022 | Xiaoli Jin, Harvard Law School, 2L ($1,000) | Romario Lee, University of Georgia Law School, 1L ($500) | 20 |
2023 | Moaaz Waheed, Oklahoma City University School of Law, 1L ($1,000) | Sabrina Heavey, Southern University Law Center, 3L ($500) | 22 |
2024 | To Be Selected after December 14, 2024 | To Be Selected after December 14, 2024 | TBD |
Judging Criteria
The winner will be selected based on overall writing ability, argument presentation and persuasion.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to any law student, including undergraduates accepted to an ABA-accredited law school. Your application must be submitted below no later than the December 14, 2024 deadline.
By submitting an application, the applicant grants Talkov Law permission to post the applicant’s name, school or university, applicant’s photo, and the winning entry on the law firm’s website, and on other marketing platforms, including blogs, social media accounts, and related sites.
Winner Notification
The winner will be notified by phone, email and/or U.S. mail after the judging has been completed.
Award Distribution
The winner will be selected by December 23, 2024. The winner must provide proof of enrollment prior to disbursement of the award. The award will be disbursed by December 31, 2024 according to any guidelines required by the academic institution.