Scholarship details
Boland Injury Lawyers P.C. offers an annual $500 scholarship through an essay competition designed to engage students in critical thinking about personal injury law. This scholarship provides an opportunity for students to showcase their analytical and writing skills while gaining a deeper understanding of legal issues.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students enrolled in a U.S. college or university.
- Applicants must submit a well-researched essay addressing the given topic.
- Submissions must include the applicant’s name, address, phone number, current major, and college information.
Essay Topic for 2025
Applicants must write an essay on:
“Should expert witnesses in slip and fall cases be subject to stricter vetting standards to minimize potential bias, and is it desirable to completely eliminate bias from expert testimony?”
Key Points to Address in the Essay
- The role of expert witnesses and how their testimony influences a jury.
- The importance of impartial and reliable expert opinions in trials.
- The court’s responsibility in vetting and selecting expert witnesses.
- Whether bias inherently leads to unreliable testimony or if it is an unavoidable aspect of expert opinions.
Application Process and Submission Guidelines
- Essays must be submitted in PDF format via email.
- The submission deadline is December 31, 2025.
- The winning entry will be announced on January 31, 2026.
- Essays must be well-researched, use proper grammar, spelling, and citations, and be free from plagiarism or AI-generated content.
Why Apply?
- A chance to win $500 to support educational expenses.
- An opportunity to engage in a meaningful legal discussion.
- Recognition for critical thinking and legal writing skills.
This scholarship is a great way for students to gain financial support while exploring key legal issues in personal injury law.
