“The judging for scholarship applications is both challenging and inspiring,” said Derek Pakiz, the Los Angeles firm’s trial lawyer. “We’re seeing more applications every year and it’s encouraging to see how many young people are prepared to go the extra mile to be of service to the community. It’s compelling and inspiring!”
The Reeves Law Group has awarded these scholarships annually since 2014. The scholarship funds are paid directly to the college or university, earmarked strictly for tuition and education-related expenses.
When asked what the selection process is based upon, Mr. Pakiz said it is primarily focused on finding law students who themselves have overcome challenges and are on a path to provide extraordinary assistance, especially to the less fortunate members of the community. To that end, applicants write an essay, describing their achievements to date, and how they expect to make a difference via the legal system in the future. The judging considers past, present, and prospective activities and selects the candidate seen as most likely to address and improve conditions in society.
Now at Harvard Law, in keeping with her objective of one day serving a civil rights lawyer, Adaeze is a part of the University’s Prison Legal Assistance Program, which provides pro bono legal research and representation to incarcerated individuals, and advocates for veterans who suffered Military Sexual Trauma during the time of their service.”
Pakiz says he’s proud of what Adaeze has done and will do, and he’s certain she is well on her way to making a difference: “I’m pleased that we can, in some small way, help her achieve her goals.”
The Reeves Law Group, a Personal Injury Law Firm in Los Angeles is proud to offer the Future Lawyer Scholarship again for the 2023/2024 school year.