The F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association is seeking candidates for the Bar Preparation Scholarship. The F. Malcolm Cunningham, Sr. Bar Association provides scholarships to offset bar examination preparation expenses for economically disadvantaged third-year law students who are members of the Black Law Students Association or the Caribbean Law Students Association, who demonstrate a commitment to excellence. The award will be presented at the annual William M. Holland Scholarship luncheon to be held on February 12, 2010 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Applicants must graduate from the law school and must be scheduled to take the Florida Bar Examination in February or July, 2010.
Selection Criteria:
• Academic Performance
• Involvement & Leadership in Law School Organizations
• Work Experience While Attending Law School
• Law School Awards and Honors
• Financial Need
All applicants must complete an application (available in CCD) and provide all supporting documentation including personal statement, resume, transcript and declaration of financial need. Submit your completed application by 5:00 p.m. on February 5, 2010 to:
Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes, Esquire
Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A.
2139 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
West Palm Beach, Florida 33409
rsb@searcylaw.com