NYIPLEF’s Diversity Scholarship provides funds to diverse law students currently enrolled in a J.D. at an accredited law school in the New York area (including Connecticut and New Jersey), in good academic standing, and demonstrating intent to engage in the full-time practice of intellectual property law. The scholarship is intended to be used by the law student for tuition and expenses related to attending law school. Scholarship awards are made at the full and sole discretion of NYIPLEF.
Scholarship Details
- Awarded to diverse law students currently enrolled in a J.D. or LL.M. program
- Funds are designated for tuition and expenses related to attending law school
- Awards are made at the full and sole discretion of NYIPLEF
Eligibility Criteria
- Diverse status (see scholarship guidelines for specific definitions)
- Current enrollment in a J.D. or LL.M. program at an accredited law school in the New York area (including Connecticut and New Jersey)
- Good academic standing
- Intent to pursue a full-time career in intellectual property law
- No family relationship to an officer or director of NYIPLEF
Application Process
Applicants must submit the following supporting documents:
- Professional resume detailing academic highlights, work experience, and extracurricular activities
- Official transcripts from undergraduate, graduate (if applicable), and law school
- One letter of recommendation
- A short essay (300-word maximum) summarizing the applicant's interest in intellectual property law and addressing the following question: "How would receiving this scholarship impact your ability to complete law school and pursue a career in intellectual property law?" The essay should include the applicant’s name, telephone number, and email
- Certification of commitment to use scholarship funds solely for tuition and law school-related expenses
Diversity Scholarship Award Recipient will be invited to attend and be acknowledged at the New York Intellectual Property Law Association’s Annual Meeting Awards Dinner in May.