Scholarship details
Overview
NYC Injury Attorneys P.C. offers an annual $500 scholarship through an essay competition designed to encourage students to explore legal issues related to personal injury law. This scholarship provides students with an opportunity to analyze important legal questions, develop critical thinking skills, and gain financial support for their education.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to graduate/law students and undergraduate students planning to attend law school.
- Applicants must be enrolled in a U.S. undergraduate or graduate-level program.
- Submissions must include the applicant’s name, address, phone number, current major, and college information.
2025 Essay Topic
Applicants must write an essay on:
“To what extent should bars be liable for any accidents caused by someone they served alcohol to?”
Key Points to Address in the Essay
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Determining Liability for Bars
- How long should a bar remain liable after serving a customer?
- The role of bar policies and state laws in limiting or extending liability.
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Responsibility of Insurance Providers
- Should liability fall more on the individual’s car insurance or the bar’s liability insurance?
- How do insurance companies currently handle these types of cases?
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Impact on Personal Injury Cases
- How would shifting liability affect settlement negotiations in personal injury claims?
- Could changes in liability laws influence bar regulations and enforcement measures?
Submission Guidelines
- Essays should be no longer than 1,500 words.
- Address all aspects of the topic with well-supported arguments.
- Ensure proper grammar, spelling, and formatting.
- All essays will be checked for originality and must be free of plagiarism or AI-generated content.
Application Process
- Submit essays in PDF format via email.
- Include personal and academic details in the submission.
- Deadline: December 31, 2025.
- Winner Announcement: January 31, 2026.
Why Apply?
- A chance to win $500 to support educational expenses.
- An opportunity to engage in meaningful legal discussions.
- Recognition for critical thinking and legal writing skills.
This scholarship encourages students to critically evaluate liability in alcohol-related accidents, offering financial support while fostering deeper discussions on personal injury law.
