Please include all documents. Failure to provide any of the documents listed below may result in your disqualification.

Complete, Sign, and Date the Following Documents Contained in the Application Packet:

• Application

• Certification and Authorization Form, which includes:
  • Certification of Non-Relationship
  • Authorization to Use Information, Name, and Likeness
  • Consent and Authorization to Obtain Information

Provide the Following Additional Documents:

• Resume — Designate your volunteer service since high school with double asterisks (**).

• Personal Statement — One-page statement, not to exceed 400 words, describing your commitment to and plans for a legal career in public service.

• Letters of Recommendation — Three current letters of recommendation supporting your commitment to public service.

• Law School Transcript — Copy of your transcript with your most recent GPA (including explanation of 2.5 equivalency for those law schools that do not use a 4.0 scale). Please also include a detailed explanation of any extenuating circumstances if your GPA is lower than 2.5 or equivalent.

• Certification of Financial Need — Certification from your law school financial aid office of your financial need (either by completing the form enclosed with this application or by submitting the form prepared by your financial aid office setting forth your financial aid package as well as total amount of outstanding undergraduate, law school, and other graduate program loans, by category).

• Certification of Ethical Standing and Statement of Nomination — Letter from your law school (1) verifying your enrollment and good ethical conduct during the academic year in which your Application is filed, and (2) certifying that you are one of your law school's five nominees.

• Optional Statement of Financial Circumstances — Candidate may choose to submit an additional, optional statement of up to 50 words describing any financial circumstances that Candidate believes may be relevant in determining Candidate's financial need (for example, if Candidate worked to pay for most or all undergraduate costs).