2022 Lawyers'/Meehan Fund Summer Fellowship Application

2022 Lawyers' Fund and John Meehan Fund Summer Fellowship Program Application
Certified Summer Fellowship positions will be awarded through the Lawyers’ Fund at the Allegheny County Bar Foundation and the John Meehan Citizenship Institute Fund. Applicants must meet all eligibility criteria including completion of his or her second year of law school by the time the fellowship begins, and eligibility to be certified to appear in court pursuant to Pa. Bar Admission Rule 321. Fellowship stipends in the amount of $6,500* will be awarded for participating in the Law Student Summer Fellowship Program from May 23, 2022 through July 29, 2022. More information about the program can be found on the ACBF website.

Applications must be submitted by January 21st, 2022 to be considered.

The application is in the following format:
1. General Information
2. Academic Achievement
3. References
4. Extracurriculars & Other Activities
5. Document Upload
  1. 500-word Essay
  2. Resume
  3. Unofficial Transcript
6. Organization Preferences
7. Certification
If you have any questions, please contact Mallory Draisma at mdraisma@acba.org or (412) 402-6641.
* You may be eligible to apply for additional funding through Equal Justice America. EJA is offering funding of up to $4,000 to students who work full time during Summer 2022 for organizations providing direct civil legal assistance to the poor. For more information on how to apply, visit the Equal Justice America website.

II. Academic Achievement
Undergraduate Education
College Attended *
Year Graduated *
Estimated GPA *
Degree *
Graduate Education
College Attended
Rank/Cumulative GPA
Graduation Year
Degree
Law School Education
Important: Please note, we can only award scholarships to institutions in Maryland unless granted unique major status.
Which Institution are you currently attending? *
If other, please specify:
Current Year *
Anticipated graduation year *
Cumulative GPA *

III. References
Give the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three persons from whom information may be obtained regarding your character, academic ability, commitment to public service, and your prospective future in the field of law.
Reference #1
Name

First Name Last Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
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Reference #2
Name

First Name Last Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com
Reference #3
Name

First Name Last Name
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email
example@example.com

IV. Extracurriculars and Other Activities
Please list your extracurricular or other activities while enrolled in law school and/or during your undergraduate/graduate and/or after graduation from college/graduate school.

V. Document Upload
Please attach an essay limited to 500 words expressing why you would like to be a Summer Fellow for a public interest organization that provides legal services to families of limited means in Allegheny County. *

The essay should consist of no more than 500 words. Please submit in PDF format.
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Resume *

Please include a resume that lists your honors, activities and interests in PDF format.
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Unofficial Transcript *

Please submit an unofficial transcript from your university in PDF format.
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VI. Organization Preferences
All students may apply for fellowships through the Lawyers' Fund of the Allegheny County Bar Foundation and the John Meehan Citizenship Fund.

Descriptions of each fellowship can be found here.
Please indicate the fellowship(s) to which you are applying (you may select more than one): *

The Lawyers' Fund Summer Fellowship The John Meehan Citizenship Institute Fellowship at Jewish Family & Community Services
LAWYERS' FUND ONLY: Organization Ranking

If you selected the Lawyers' Fund above, please rank the top five organizations where you would like to obtain a Law Student Fellowship for Summer 2022. Use Choice 1 as your highest preference, then 2, 3, 4, and 5 as subsequently rated choices. Do not rank the same organization more than one time.
Choice 1 *
Choice 2
Choice 3
Choice 4
Choice 5
Is there an organization(s) on this list that you do NOT want to be considered for a fellowship? Please list below.

VII. Certification
By signing below, you certify that all statements made in this Fellowship application are true and complete. *

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2022 Lawyers' Fund and John Meehan Fund Summer Fellowship Program Application