Just the Beginning – A Pipeline Organization (JTB-APO) is a not-for-profit organization of judges, lawyers, and other citizens dedicated to increasing diversity in the legal profession and the judiciary. JTB-APO is holding its Eleventh Biennial Conference this year in New York City. At the conference, scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded to six students from law schools in the New York region.
Eligibility: Applicants must (1) be able to attend the awards ceremony at the New York Marriott Marquis on Saturday, September 17, 2016, and (2) be enrolled for the 2016-2017 academic year at NYU School of Law.
Selection Criteria: Scholarships will be awarded based upon merit and the ability to further the goals of JTB-APO’s mission. For more information about JTB-APO, please visit the organization’s website at www.jtb.org.
To Apply: Complete the online application form, and electronically submit a resume, transcript, and essay by going to:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/CravathSwaineMooreLLP1/JTBAPO
Deadline: Completed applications must be submitted by June 15, 2016.