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The Reeves Law Group Scholarship

By dlowder | Published May 4, 2016

The Reeves Law Group is offering a scholarship to future law students in their senior undergrad year, and students currently in law school. Each year, The Reeves Law Group awards a scholarship to a deserving student and future lawyer who delivers a winning presentation or authors a winning essay in our annual scholarship contest. This year’s scholarship award amount is … Continue Reading →

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NCBA Young Lawyers Division Wills for Heroes

By dlowder | Published March 14, 2016

The NCBA YLD will be holding a Wills for Heroes event in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday, April 2, from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (the last appointment will be scheduled at 4:00 pm) at the Charlotte Fire Department Headquarters, located at 500 Dalton Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206. No prior estate planning background is required to serve as an attorney or non-attorney volunteer, … Continue Reading →

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3L Angelique Ryan named a top law student of the year

By dlowder | Published March 14, 2016

3L Angelique Ryan has been named one of the top 25 law students nationally for 2016 by National Jurist Magazine. Ryan is one of 25 future lawyers honored in the National Jurist’s inaugural “Law Student of the Year” feature. “Elon Law third-year Angelique Ryan has combined pro bono work with travel to represent clients with great legal needs,”National Jurist said, … Continue Reading →

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Bar Information for 2Ls

By dlowder | Published March 14, 2016

SUMMARY OF THE BAR EXAMINATION PROCESS TYPES AND DATES OF EXAMS — 2016 — The National Conference of Bar Examiners (NCBE) administers several different bar exams, some or all of which are utilized by nearly all states. The NCBE website has quite a bit of detail about each exam, including the state jurisdictions that utilize them. To access the NCBE … Continue Reading →

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Adam Greenman Scholarship for Future Lawyers

By dlowder | Published March 14, 2016

Adam Greenman, a Portland-based personal injury, criminal defense, and DUI attorney, wants the smartest and most capable students to receive a quality legal education and enter the legal profession regardless of their economic situation. One $1000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a current or enrolled law student. To apply for this scholarship click here for more information.

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American Association for Justice Class Action Litigation Group Law Student Writing Competition

By dlowder | Published March 14, 2016

The AAJ Class Action Litigation Group is sponsoring a writing competition for law students. For more information on AAJ’s website click here. The prizes we are offering are great: publication, notoriety, and cash! One note: the AAJ website currently indicates that the deadline for submissions is April 30, but that has been extended to May 30.

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