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Scholarship Program

The State Bar of Michigan Paralegal/Legal Assistants Section shall present at least two nonrenewable tuition/books-only scholarships to be limited to the amounts available for distribution. For the year 2008, the scholarships may range from $250 to $1,000, and are available to those enrolling in, or already enrolled in, a Legal Assistant degree/certificate program at a post-secondary college or university located in the State of Michigan. One scholarship may be awarded only to a member of the Paralegal/Legal Assistants Section. However, if the Paralegal/Legal Assistants Section does not receive enough qualified applicants, then it may elect to award less than two scholarships.

Return the application with all required attachments by June 1, 2008, to the following:

Rebecca Opipari, Scholarship Committee
State Bar of Michigan Legal Assistants Section
c/o Plunkett Cooney Law Firm
38505 Woodward Ave., Suite 2000
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304