Mark Sherman has been dedicated to helping his clients and ensuring that justice is served since 1998, and he takes satisfaction in providing them with the greatest degree of professional care. Mark has founded the Juvenile Justice Scholarship to help young attorneys achieve their goals. The Law Offices of Mark Sherman, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, is delighted to announce that one student will be awarded a $1,000 grant to work with young people who have already been convicted of a crime and sentenced to prison.
The Mark Sherman Law Juvenile Justice Scholarship, aims to help them seize new possibilities and provide them with the tools they need to succeed in their community. This student may have faced and overcome difficulty in their own life and may connect to these adolescents who are attempting to rebuild their lives after being released from prison.
The Law Offices of Mark Sherman is a leading Connecticut law firm that offers criminal defense, employment discrimination, and whistleblower retaliation representation, as well as a full range of civil and business litigation services in Stamford, Greenwich, New Canaan, Norwalk, Darien, Rowayton, Fairfield, Trumbull, Westport, Wilton, Weston, and throughout the state.
Brief Description
The following table provides an overview of the entire scholarship:
| Organization | Law Offices of Mark Sherman |
| Educational Level | College or Graduate Students |
| Subjects | Open to All |
| Amount | $1,000 |
| Access Mode | Online |
| Number of Awards | 1 |
| City | N/A |
| Nationality | USA |
| Country | USA |
| Application Deadline | December 31, 2021 |
| Application Fees | None |
| Requirement | Online Application |
Who May Be Eligible
In order to be qualified for the The Mark Sherman Law Juvenile Justice Scholarship, the applicants must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
Applicants must be enrolled in college, graduate school, or have a GED and be planning to attend college to be eligible for this award; they must also have a GPA of 3.0 or better and exhibit excellent academic standing. The winner of this scholarship will have exhibited a desire to help others who are less fortunate in our community.
How to Apply
Candidates interested in registering for The Mark Sherman Law Juvenile Justice Scholarship must fill out online registration forms available at the Law Offices of Mark Sherman organisation’s website. Click here to view the online application:
Supporting Documents
Please submit the following documents to be considered for this scholarship:
- A recent résumé is required.
- A transcript is available.
- A 500-1,000 word essay detailing a rehabilitative programme the student would create to help our young and reduce their time in prison. The program’s purpose would be to minimise juvenile recidivism by providing and promoting options for young people in their neighbourhood.
Benefits
The Mark Sherman Law Juvenile Justice Scholarship will provide the selected candidate with $1,000. This scholarship aims to help the juvenile to rebuild their lives and walk on the right path and help them start afresh. This can be used for education and any other expenses which are aimed at rebuilding their lives.
Application Deadline
The applications are open till December 31, 2021. To be considered for this Mark Sherman Law Juvenile Justice Scholarship, please send your entries by then.
