Scholarship Application

Dermer Appel Ruder, LLC will be awarding a $1000 scholarship to a student pursuing an undergraduate degree in pre-law studies, or a student entering law school in the Fall 2025 semester. This is to be used exclusively for tuition or other related expenses. Students must be accepted into a program at any U.S. school for Fall 2025 and have a GPA of 3.0 or above.

Requirements:

The following are required before the application will be considered:

• Resume
• Essay
• A letter showing acceptance
• Complete transcripts
• A headshot picture of the applicant (If selected as a winner, your image will be used when we announce on the site).

Scholarship Essay Instructions:

Applicants must submit an essay addressing one of the following prompts. Your essay should be between 600 and 750 words, typed, and double-spaced. We encourage you to be thoughtful, creative, and authentic in your response.

Choose ONE of the following topics:

1. “How Would You Reform One Law to Create a More Just Society?”
   Identify a current law or policy that you believe is unjust or outdated. Explain how you would change or reform it to create a more equitable and fair society. Provide reasoning and examples to support your proposed change.
2. “If You Could Argue One Case from History, Which Would It Be and Why?”
   Select a case that has had a significant impact on society. Describe why you find this case compelling and how you would present your argument if you had been involved. Be sure to discuss the case’s broader significance and how it connects to your interest in law.

Award:

• The $1000 scholarship will be awarded in the first week of July 2025.
• A check will be sent to the recipient directly and should be used for tuition and school-related expenses only.

Deadline:

The form below will be available for scholarship applications through June 1, 2025. No applications will be accepted after this date.