The Brian M. Barnard Civil Rights & Liberties Memorial Scholarship was established to honor Brian Barnard, an attorney who dedicated his life and his practice to protecting the personal civil rights and liberties of individuals who lacked the choice or the power to do so on their own. This scholarship will recognize College of Law students who have a demonstrate interest in and commitment to practicing Civil Rights & Liberties Law. This interest in and commitment to Civil Rights & Liberties may be demonstrated by taking coursework in Civil Rights & Liberties, participation in our experiential program with placement that are working to protect the civil rights and liberties of their clients—this includes in-house clinics or field placements, or engagement with organizations dedicated to protecting the civil rights and liberties of the citizenry.
Benefits
Two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 to be awarded in fall semester.
Eligibility
This scholarship application is open to currently enrolled first- or second-year law students.
Application Requirements and Selection
Applicants must Submit the following:
- a current resume
- a written personal statement (no more than 500 words) that addresses the criteria in the scholarship description
- an unofficial College of Law transcript
Recipients will be chosen by a committee of S.J. Quinney College of Law deans and/or faculty.