Legal professionals are essential to the functioning of a just society. At Blackford & Flohr, LLC, it is important to us to encourage promising young people to pursue careers in law. We hope to help students develop the skills they need to become strong attorneys that can serve society and contribute to a better world. Henceforth, we will be sponsoring an annual scholarship for one student who is pursuing a law degree. We hope to contribute to an equitable future by helping to advance the next generation of legal professionals through education.

Scholarship Amount

Blackford & Flohr is offering an annual scholarship of $500 to one student who is enrolled or will be enrolled in a university or graduate-level course of legal studies. 

Who Can Apply?

Any student enrolled in an accredited university, law school, or graduate school can apply. Proof of enrollment is required.

How to Apply for the Scholarship

·      Submit an essay of 1000+ words that answers the following question: How can you create a more just society by practicing law? Consider your personal goals, as well as some information about the specific legal areas in which you hope to practice. Your educational aspirations should also be included in the essay.

·       Essay submissions open October 15^th, 2021 and close February 28^th, 2022.

·       Submissions should be sent to info@blackfordflohr.wpengine.com as a .doc or .docx file.

·       Please include “Scholarship Essay Submission” in the subject line of your email.

·       Non-original essays will be disqualified. This includes essays previously published online.

·       Essays will be judged based on quality of writing, creativity, and clarity of intent and purpose.

·       The winner will be announced by March 15^th, 2022 and notified via email.

Privacy Policy

Essays and personal information are for internal use only. It will not be shared with third parties of any kind.

Questions

Please direct all questions to info@blackfordflohr.wpengine.com.

Past Recipients

2022 – Stephanie Flores Reyes, University of Oklahoma College of Law