Paralegal Scholarship Application

Deadline: April 2, 2024

PURPOSE

The purpose of this scholarship is to ensure talented paralegals stay in the area and
have successful careers at any Central Valley law firm. In addition to financial support,
the scholarship allows an opportunity for the awardee to gain experience in the legal
profession and develop skills through a paid internship.

This scholarship is funded by the Griswold LaSalle Community Foundation (the
“Foundation”), a private 501(c)(3) foundation. It is run by a board consisting of
employees who work at Griswold, LaSalle Cobb, Dowd & Gin LLP law firm.

Eligibility Requirements

A resident of Kings, Tulare, or Fresno County with an interest in pursuing a paralegal career in the Central Valley
Currently enrolled in and pursuing a paralegal certificate/degree at an institution consistent with Business and Professions Code section 6450(c)
By the end of the Spring 2024 semester, you will have completed at least 24 semester units (or equivalent) towards your Paralegal degree/certificate
Eligible and willing to work a full or part-time paid paralegal internship at the Griswold LaSalle law firm during the 2024 summer break.

Application Must Include

Typed and completed Student Information Sheet
Typed Written Response Sheet
Current college transcripts – An official or unofficial transcript will be accepted as long as it is from the school registrar’s office. A “screenprint” will not be accepted.
Current Resume (no work experience required)

Instructions

Please email your typed and completed application by April 2, 2024.
Email it to: mcrouch@griswoldlasalle.com with the subject line: “Scholarship” and your full name.
The Foundation is not responsible for technical difficulties which inhibit the timely
submittal of your application.

Award Information

Interviews will be held in April 2024. The winner will be notified via email and phone on
or before May 1, 2024. The winner will be awarded a full or part-time paid internship
with Griswold LaSalle law firm during the summer of 2024 as well as a scholarship of
$2,000 for the 2024-2025 school year. The scholarship will be awarded $1,000 for the
fall semester and $1,000 for the spring semester. The recipient must show proof of
enrollment of at least 12 units each semester consistent with receiving a paralegal
certificate/degree at an institution consistent with Business and Professions Code
section 6450(c) in order to receive the money. The award winner must be willing to
allow the Foundation to announce his/her name, picture, and excerpts from the written
response online and in other media.