Path to Law Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Tomasik Kotin Kasserman Trial Lawyers
Overview
The Path to Law Scholarship is offered by Tomasik Kotin Kasserman, LLC to expand access to legal education for motivated undergraduates facing financial barriers. The program targets students who intend to pursue a career in law but may be deterred by the costs of college. The scholarship is administered on a semester schedule to help support ongoing academic expenses. Applications are evaluated through a written-essay process and supporting documentation.
Description: A merit- and need-based award designed to assist undergraduate students pursuing law-related careers by offsetting tuition and academic costs.
- Supports undergraduates planning a career in law.
- Focused on applicants with demonstrated financial need.
- Offered each semester to eligible candidates.
Eligibility Details
Applicants must meet specific academic, residency, and financial requirements to qualify for the scholarship. Eligibility emphasizes academic achievement, household income, and enrollment at a U.S. college or university. The scholarship is restricted to U.S. citizens who are at least 17 years old and currently enrolled as undergraduates. Meeting all listed criteria is required for consideration.
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens age 17 or older, enrolled at a U.S. college or university, have a minimum 3.5 GPA, and come from a household with annual income not exceeding $100,000.
- Minimum 3.5 GPA required.
- Household income threshold: $100,000 or less per year.
- U.S. citizens enrolled at U.S. institutions and age 17+ only.
Submission Requirements
Applicants must submit a written essay of 500 to 750 words addressing liability for injuries in accidents involving self-driving cars, including whether manufacturers should be held responsible. The essay must include citations from at least two reputable sources. In addition to the essay, applicants must complete the digital application and upload proof of enrollment, documentation verifying the GPA requirement, and a statement of financial need referencing household income. Submissions must follow the stated word count and citation requirements to be considered complete.
Application Materials: A 500–750 word essay with two reputable citations, the completed digital application, proof of enrollment, GPA verification, and a financial-need statement tied to the $100,000 income threshold.
- Essay topic: liability in self-driving car accidents.
- Essay must cite two reputable sources and meet word-count limits.
- Required uploads: enrollment, GPA proof, and financial-need statement.
Evaluation of Responses
Submissions are assessed against clear qualitative criteria focused on argumentation, research, and originality. Judges will evaluate the strength and clarity of the applicant’s position, the organization and depth of research, and the presence of original ideas and written expression. Only complete applications that meet the submission requirements will be reviewed. Selection decisions are based on the combined merits of the essay and supporting documentation.
Judging Criteria: Essays are judged for clarity of argument, quality and organization of research, and originality of ideas and writing.
- Primary focus on strong, well-structured arguments.
- Research quality and proper citation are critical.
- Originality and clarity of writing carry significant weight.
Award and Timeline
The scholarship award is $2,000 and may be used for tuition, class materials, or other academic expenses. Tomasik Kotin Kasserman intends to offer the award once each semester to a single recipient. Winners are notified after the review process concludes, and decisions are communicated in accordance with the scholarship schedule. Applicants should plan submissions around the semester deadlines announced by the firm.
Award Value: $2,000 intended for tuition, course materials, and other academic-related expenses.
Application Timeline: The scholarship is offered each semester; winners are selected and notified after the application deadline, with selection typically completed within four weeks after the deadline.
- $2,000 award disbursed to one recipient per semester.
- Funds may be applied to tuition and academic expenses.
- Selection typically finalized within four weeks after the deadline.