Scholarship overview

At Wooldridge Law Injury Lawyers, we are dedicated to helping victims of negligence seek the justice and compensation they deserve. As part of our commitment to this cause, we are proud to announce the Wooldridge Law Injury Lawyers Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship aims to raise awareness about the importance of personal injury law in protecting people’s rights.

Essay topic & guidelines

Applicants must submit a 1,000 word essay reflecting on the following quote from James Madison:

“Trial by jury in civil cases is as essential to secure the liberty of the people as any one of the pre-existent rights of nature.”

In your essay, explore what this quote means in the context of personal injury law and civil lawsuits. Some questions to consider:

Why is the right to a trial by jury in civil cases an essential liberty?
How do personal injury lawsuits and the civil justice system protect people’s rights and hold wrongdoers accountable?
Can you think of notable examples of personal injury cases that demonstrate the importance of this right?
How would the erosion of the right to civil jury trials impact victims of negligence?

Be creative, persuasive, and original in your analysis and writing. Winning essays will demonstrate critical thinking, strong writing skills, and a passion for justice.

Eligibility & how to apply

The scholarship is open to all students who are currently enrolled at or plan to attend an accredited college or university, including the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). To apply, email your essay as an attachment to [email protected] by the second week of January 2025.

In your application email, please include:

Your full name, address, date of birth and phone number
Your parent’s email address if you are under 18 years old
The name of the college or university you attend or plan to attend
Your intended course of study

Selection process

The Wooldridge Law Injury Lawyers team will carefully evaluate all submitted essays after the deadline. A winner will be selected based on the following criteria:

Substance and originality of ideas
Persuasiveness of arguments
Demonstrated potential for success in chosen field of study
Overall writing quality and style

The winner will be notified via email and the scholarship funds will be sent directly to their college or university to be applied towards tuition or other educational expenses.

We look forward to reading your essays and supporting the next generation of leaders! Contact us with any questions.