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BOHEMIAN LAWYERS' ASSOCIATION OF CHICAGO SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2013–2014

The Bohemian Lawyers’ Association is the oldest ethnic Bar Association in Illinois. All persons of Czech, Moravian, Ruthenian, Silesian or Slovak ancestry enrolled in an accredited law school in the greater Chicagoland area are eligible for a Bohemian Lawyers’ Association of Chicago (BLAC) annual scholarship. Please complete this form and attach your essay as noted below.

$2000 scholarships, payable to the recipient’s law school, are presented at the BLAC Annual Installation Dinner. Applications must be postmarked or e-mailed on or before April 2, 2013. For additional information go to BLAC website: www.bohemianlawyers.org

Name: _______________________________________________________________

Applicable Ancestry: ____________________________________________________

Home Address: ________________________________________________________

Home Phone: _________________________________________________________

E-Mail Address: _______________________________________________________

City: ________________________ State: _______________ Zip: ________________  

Law School: __________________________________________________________

Year Began: _____________  Expected graduation date (mo/yr): __________________

Cumulative GPA: _______________________

Law School Activities such as Law Review/Moot Court/Clinic/Memberships/Other:

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

Graduate School (if applicable): ____________________________________________

Degree and Year: _______________________________________________________

Cumulative GPA: ____________________

Undergraduate School: ___________________________________________________

Degree and Year: _______________________________________________________

Cumulative GPA: ____________________

High School: __________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________  Year: ________________________

Have you ever received any other scholarships? (Specify) _________________________

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Amount of outstanding student loans to date:
Undergraduate ________________ Post-Graduate ________________

ESSAY: Attach an essay (limit 500 words) indicating: (1) how your ancestry influenced the person you are today; (2) how you expect to use your law degree; (3) how you have been active in the community; and (4) how you expect to contribute to the community as a lawyer.

TRANSCRIPT: Attach a current copy of your law school transcript and résumé.

CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the information contained in this application is true and correct.

Signature: __________________________________________

Date:  __________________

Please forward this application to

scholarships@bohemianlawyers.org

OR Bohemian Lawyers’ Association of Chicago Scholarship Committee

c/o Zuzana Stepanek, Stepanek Law Offices

125 S Wacker Drive, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60606-4421

 

 

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