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Dr. J. Clay Smith Jr. Scholarship for the Advancement of the Legal Profession Application

Dr. J. Clay Smith Jr. Scholarship for the Advancement of the Legal Profession Application

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List all schools you have attended as an undergraduate, and if applicable, graduate level. Please include community college, if applicable. For each school, indicate the dates of attendance, degree(s) or diploma(s) received, major fields of study, and overall GPA.

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List your work experience, including part-time and/or summer positions, present employer first. (In addition, you may attach a current copy of your résumé, but this section below must also be completed.)
List the organization name, years involved, and roles and responsibilities.
During the last five years, list organization name, years involved, any offices held, and duration of tenure.
List the name of honor/award, year received, and description of the honor/award.

Maximum file size: 15.36MB

Maximum file size: 15.36MB

Maximum file size: 15.36MB

Please include a personal essay that addresses any additional information that you would like the committee to know about yourself, such as the following topics. Essays must be limited to 500 words. • obstacles (e.g., financial, disability, academic, geographical) that you have overcome in pursuing your education; • qualities and talents that you will bring to the legal profession; and • career goals and interest in practicing law

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