OVERVIEW
Kenmore Law Group (also known as Los Angeles Accident Group) is a full-service law firm based in Los Angeles, with multiple offices throughout Southern California. With a sophisticated corporate practice and a well-known litigation department, the firm has partners throughout the United States and services clients on a national level. Our diverse client base ranges from publicly-held Fortune 500 companies to governmental agencies, universities, health care facilities, small businesses and private individuals.
As part of our ongoing commitment to diversity, we are pleased to announce the Kenmore Law Group Diversity Scholarship. This scholarship is offered three times a year, each time for $500, and it is intended for students who have contributed to the promotion of diversity as demonstrated by their academic or work experiences.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
o Be a US citizen or permanent resident
o Have strong academic achievements
o Have demonstrated commitment to the promotion of diversity
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must submit by the appropriate deadline:
o A completed LAAG Scholarship Application Form (included in the next two pages)
o Typed essay
o An unofficial copy of most recent school transcripts
AWARD
The scholarship award recipient will be notified of the selection on or within 30 days of the submission deadline.
DEADLINES
The application is offered three times a year. Deadlines are: April 30, July 30, and December 31. Students wishing to apply for any period must wait for that period to begin before they apply. Example: If you wish to apply for the July cycle, the first day applications for that cycle will be accepted is July 1.
LAAG DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
STUDENT INFORMATION
Name: Last First MI
Present Mailing Address: ______
Street Apt. #
______
City State Zip Code
Permanent Mailing Address:
Street Apt. #
______
City State Zip Code
Telephone #: ______
Home Cell Other
E-mail: Fax #:
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
High School / Address / Date of GraduationCollege, University
and/or Professional School / Address / Dates / Degree and Date of Graduation / Major
· List scholastic or academic honors including scholarships, fellowships, prizes, honor societies, etc.:
______
· List and briefly describe three non-academic activities which have been important to you:
______
______
· Were you employed during your academic years as an undergraduate:
· Positions held:
· No. of hours per week: Fr. Yr. Soph. Yr. Jr.Yr. Sr.Yr.
· Has your academic career been interrupted for one or more terms: Yes No
· In an academic setting, have you been subject to disciplinary
sanctions, or are charges pending? Yes No
· Have you ever been convicted* of a felony? Yes No
· Have you ever been convicted* of a misdemeanor (except
drunkenness, simple assault, speeding, minor traffic violations,
affray, or disturbing the peace) within the last five years? Yes No
· Are any charges pending which, if you were to be convicted,
would require your answer to either of the previous two
questions to be “yes”? Yes No
(If any answers are “yes”, please provide details):______
______
______
______
* Without conviction later being vacated
ESSAY
Please submit a typed essay answering the following questions: 1) Why is diversity important to you? 2) In what ways have you contributed to the promotion of diversity so far? 3) How do you plan to promote diversity in your future career? Essay should be no more than 800 words.
Essays exceeding the word limit will not be considered.
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the information I have provided on this Application Form and in any attached materials is true and complete.
Applicant Signature Date
Return completed application and required materials to:
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