Animal law scholarships available to L&C law students
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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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