The Defenders of Justice Scholarship

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At Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney, we are passionate about upholding justice and protecting the rights of the accused. We also know firsthand how challenging it can be to make it through law school to start working in criminal justice.

To support students who share our passion for criminal justice, we are opening the Defenders of Justice Scholarship, a $1,000 opportunity awarded to one selected winner per semester.

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$1000 Award

The funds from this scholarship can be put towards schooling costs, including tuition, class materials, and other expenses directly related to the pursuit of a degree. Applications must be submitted before the final due date of August 5, 2026.

Who Can Apply for the Defenders of Justice Scholarship?

Students interested in applying for the Defenders of Justice Scholarship must meet all of the following criteria:

  • You must be a current law or pre-law student with aspirations to become a defense attorney or prosecutor.
  • You must be currently interning for or previously have interned at the office of a state attorney, public defender, or private criminal defense firm.
  • You must be at least 17 years old.
  • You must be a U.S. citizen.
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For any inquiries about eligibility, reach out to our support staff at scholarship@strolenylaw.com.

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Submission Requirements

To be considered for the Defenders of Justice Scholarship, applicants must respond to the following prompt in approximately 500 words:

We require all students to submit proof of enrollment at an accredited university or law school, along with a letter of recommendation from the office where they have interned or are currently interning.

Describe your internship and the duties you performed. What did you learn during that time, and how has it changed your perception of criminal justice?

How Will Applications Be Judged?

Our scholarship judges will evaluate all essays based on the following criteria:

Clarity

Does your essay address the entire prompt, both in the role you performed as an intern and how it changed your thinking?

Thoughtfulness

Does your response show an insightful reflection on the prompt?

Cohesion

Is your essay organized and structured in a way that clearly shows how your internship changed you?

Contact Us

If you need any clarification regarding the Defenders of Justice Scholarship, please contact scholarship@strolenylaw.com.
Our support staff is available for questions during regular office hours from Monday through Friday.

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Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney Defenders of Justice Scholarship is managed through the OVC Scholarship Network.

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