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The Richard Linn American Inn of Court is proud to offer the Mark T. Banner Scholarship for law students. This scholarship is part of The Richard Linn American Inn of Court’s commitment to fostering the development of intellectual property lawyers of high ethics, civility and professionalism, and especially those from diverse backgrounds.
We are pleased to announce the 2011 scholarship winners.
Eligibility
Law students who have entered into a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school in the United States and who will continue in that program through the fall semester 2011 are eligible to apply for the Mark T. Banner Scholarship.
** The deadline for applications has been extended to November 23, 2011 **
Selection Criteria
Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Mark T. Banner Scholarship review board based on the following criteria:
- Commitment to the pursuit of a career in IP law
- Commitment, qualities and actions toward ethics, civility and professionalism
- Academic merit (undergraduate, graduate and law school)
- Written and oral communication skills determined in part through a telephone interview
- Leadership qualities and community involvement
- Member of a historically under represented group in IP law (including race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability)
- An ability to demonstrate commitment to the pursuit of a career in intellectual property law is an essential requirement
- Diversity is considered, but is also one element among several in the award decision
Financial Award
Recipients of the Mark T. Banner Diversity Scholarship will receive $5,000 payable for the Fall semester of their second or third year of law school.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted from now through November 23, 2011.1 Awards will be announced in March 2012. Applicants will submit the following documents for consideration:Applicants will submit the following docur consideration:
- Completed Mark T. Banner Scholarship Application Form
- Resume
- Academic transcripts (law school, undergraduate/graduate school)
- Three page statement describing (a) how ethics, civility and professionalism have been a focus of the candidate; (b) how diversity has impacted the candidate; and (c) your commitment to the pursuit of a career in IP law
- Contact information for three references
1Selections for scholarships by the Inn are final and not subject to review by the American Inns of Court Foundation. All materials submitted by applicants shall become the property of the Linn Inn, for disposal or to be retained as the Linn sees fit. Awards of scholarships will include Inn press releases, may reveal information about the applicant from the application materials and interview, and may become known to the applicants’ fellow students, law school faculty and administration, family, friends and others.
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