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In addition to our law students and alumni, the Pre-Law Student Institute exists to create a pipeline between undergraduates/college graduates and law school. The Pre-Law Division conducts programs on the Regional and National level and connects pre-law members with current law students to learn about admissions, the LSAT, career pathways, advocacy, and more. This is critical to our goal to increase the diversity in the law school environment and, in so doing, the number of minority attorneys.

CALLING ALL FUTURE LAW STUDENTS:

Calling all FUTURE law school students! NASALSA will be hosting a writing competition for undergraduate pre-law students AND second-career future law students.

TOPIC: Detail your vision for leveraging your education to support South Asian communities. In your response, elaborate on how your personal values, experiences, and educational background will contribute to your goals. Additionally, articulate what you aspire to gain from your law school experience to enhance your ability to advocate for and uplift South Asian communities. Keep your essay concise and focused, aiming for clarity in presenting your unique perspective and commitment.

REQUIREMENTS: Your essay must be between 1000 to 1200 words. All essays must be submitted anonymously. Please do not include your name, your school(s), or any other identifier that would reveal your identity. It is completely okay to discuss your nationality, religion, sexuality, etc. To apply for the undergraduate pre-law scholarship, you must be an undergraduate student applying to the 2025 or 2026 cycle. To apply for the second-career future law students scholarship, you must be out of college for at least one year prior to applying to law schools and applying to the 2025 or 2026 cycle. This opportunity is open to all future law students regardless of race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, military service, disability, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable law.

DUE DATE: March 29, 2024 @11:59pm CT

First Place: $500

Second Place: $300