Animal law scholarships available to L&C law students

MUST BE A LEWIS & CLARK LAW STUDENT TO APPLY.

Kathy Hessler, Clinical Professor & Animal Law Clinic Director Scholarship
Awarded for the 2011-2012 Academic Year

Joyce Tischler Scholarship for Animal Law
Awarded for the 2011-2012 Academic Year

Amount of each scholarship:            $5,000

Criteria

• Applicant is studying animal law.
• Applicant is vegan.

• Applicant has been vegan for at least one year prior to applying for the scholarship and pledges to remain so for at least one year after the scholarship is granted.
• Applicant has chosen this dietary lifestyle because of his or her concern for animal rights.
• Applicant does not use any products derived from living animals or fish or insects for clothing and for food (to the full extent that is possible/available).
• Applicant plans to be an advocate for animal rights in his or her career.

• Although financial need is not primary criteria, it will also be taken into account.

 Specific Application

A generous, anonymous donor has established two animal law scholarships in honor of Professor Kathy Hessler and ALDF founder Joyce Tischler. 

To apply, write no more than 500-700 words addressing the scholarship criteria and describing any activities that demonstrate your commitment to a career in animal law and why you have chosen to adopt a vegan lifestyle.

Scholarship Recipient Responsibilities

• Attend the Friday, October 14, 2011, Animal Law Conference reception.
• Attend the annual Lewis & Clark Law School Scholarship Recognition dinner to be held in April of 2012.
• Write an acknowledgement letter to the donor.
• Recipient agrees to provide an update on his/her academic career and/or post graduation accomplishments when requested by the development office.

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