The Richard Linn American Inn of Court is proud to offer theMark 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 2012 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 2013 are eligible to apply for the Mark T. Banner Scholarship.

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. An ability to demonstrate commitment to the pursuit of a career in intellectual property law is an essential requirement;
• 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). The application should discuss how diversity has impacted his or her pursuit of a career in IP law and how the applicant has faced and overcome the challenges associated therewith. Diversity is considered, but is one element among several in the award decision.

Financial Award

The recipient of the Mark T. Banner Diversity Scholarship will receive $5,000 payable for the Fall semester of his or her second or third year of law school.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted from now through November 16, 2012*. The winner will be notified inMarch 2013 and the award will be announced at the Linn Inn of Court’s annual dinner in June 2013. Applicants will submit the following documents for 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