J.L. Turner Legal Association

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J.L. Turner Legal Association

JLTLA Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)
JLTLA Texas Bar Review Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

PO Box 134002
Dallas, TX 75313-4002
Ph: (214)761-1707
URL:http://www.jltla.org

JLTLA Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To inspire educational pursuits in the field of law among law students. Focus: Law. Qualif.: Program is open to second or third year law students that are from or attending law school in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Criteria: Selection will be based on financial need and merit.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit the following requirements: application; a short biographical sketch (5-7 sentences, written in third person for inclusion in gala booklet if selected); photograph (3x5 or larger of head and shoulders, photograph should be suitable for inclusion in gala booklet if selected); a certified copy of law school transcript; letters of reference; and a brief essay. Applicants may download an application form at J.L Turner website. Deadline: September 28. Contact: Star A. Carter; 214-746-7899; [email protected].

JLTLA Texas Bar Review Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To inspire educational pursuits in the field of law among minority law students. Focus: Law. Qualif.: Applicants must be in their 3L year and must be taking the Texas Bar Examination. Criteria: Scholarship is given based on both merit and financial need.

Funds Avail.: No specific amount. To Apply: Applicants must submit the following requirements: application; financial statement; resume; essay; and letter of reference; certified copy of law school transcript; short biographical sketch (5-7 sentences length, and written in third person); photograph (size 3x5 or larger of head and shoulders only. Photograph should be suitable for inclusion in a professional publication). Deadline: March 31. Contact: Star A. Carter; 214-746-7899; [email protected].