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The Bettersworth Law Firm Justice for All
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Applications Currently Open

The Bettersworth Law Firm is committed to fostering the next generation of legal professionals through the Justice for All Scholarship, a $1,000 award to aspiring individuals pursuing careers in legal, law enforcement, pre-law, or government who exhibit a passion for justice and equality.

By investing in these future leaders, our firm aims to empower them to impact their communities positively and uphold the principles of fairness and integrity. The Justice for All Scholarship embodies the firm’s dedication to supporting individuals committed to justice and advocacy. The winner of our scholarship can use the award toward academic expenses, such as tuition, textbooks, room and board, and more.

All questions and concerns can be sent to our team via email at scholarship@bettersworthlaw.com

To apply, students must submit all materials through our digital application by March 26, 2025.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for our Spring 2025 Justice for All Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • You are pursuing a career in the legal profession, law enforcement, or are pursuing a degree in pre-law or government
  • You possess a GPA of at least 3.0
  • You are presently enrolled in an accredited U.S college or university for the Spring 2025 semester as an undergraduate, graduate, or law student
  • You are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States

Application Submissions Due

03/26/2025

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Applying for Our Scholarship

Students interested in applying for our scholarship must submit documentation, including proof of enrollment for the Fall 2024 semester, an academic transcript demonstrating GPA requirements, and the student’s major/course of study. We also ask applicants to submit an essay of approximately 500 words, answering the following prompt:

Why do you want to enter this profession? Please make sure to include how your life has been impacted by a member of the legal community.

Essay Grading Criteria

Our team will review applications that satisfy all specified eligibility requirements. When evaluating a student’s essay, we will consider the following:

  • Applicants' essays must completely answer the prompt
  • Applicants’ essays must feature well-organized writing with a clear focus and creative content
  • Applicants’ essays must have a unique voice and style that effectively encapsulates their passion for pursuing a legal or law enforcement career

Winners of The Bettersworth Law Firm Justice for All Scholarship

Olivia Alderson

Fall 2024 Winner: Olivia Alderson

We are thrilled to announce Olivia Alderson as the Fall 2024 winner of our Justice for All Scholarship! Olivia is a student at Prairie View A&M University majoring in criminal justice and minoring in psychology. We wish her well as she pursues her dream of becoming a forensic psychologist.

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Contact Our Scholarship Team

For questions about the Justice for All Scholarship, please contact us ereh.

Scholarship Application

The Bettersworth Law Firm Justice for All Scholarship is managed through the OVC Scholarship Network.

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