Adams County Bar Association
117 Baltimore Street, Room 305
Gettysburg, PA 17325
January 28, 2014
Mr. Doug Hartlaub, Guidance Counselor
Littlestown High School
RE: Adams County Bar Association Law Day Essay Contest
Dear Guidance Counselors and Social Studies/History Teachers:
The Adams County Bar Association is sponsoring an essay contest on the topic
“Why every vote matters” open to Adams County high school seniors, as a way to
celebrate Law Day on May 1, 2014. A number of awards will be provided. The first
place essay will receive $2,000, the second place essay will receive $1,000, and four
honorable mentions will receive $500 each. It is the hope of the Bar Association that
these essays will reflect the quality of education available throughout the County of
Adams. The enclosed application contains the requirements and rules for contestants.
The deadline for the essays and completed applications is March 14, 2014. We
ask that you share this information with eligible students at your high school in the hopes
that many high school seniors throughout Adams County will choose to participate.
Thank you for your assistance.
ADAMS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
Sincerely yours,
Cecelia L. Brown
Executive Director
cc: Harold A. Eastman, Jr.
President, Adams County Bar Association
Enclosures
ADAMS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2014 LAW DAY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
THEME:
American Democracy and the Rule of Law: Why Every Vote Matters
One of our most cherished national ideals, expressed eloquently by Abraham Lincoln, is
“government of the people, by the people, for the people.” It is a principle enshrined in
our Nation’s founding documents, from the Declaration of Independence’s assurance
that governments derive their powers from the consent of the governed, to the opening
three words of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution, “We the People.”
The right to vote is the very foundation of government by the people. For this reason,
striving to establish and protect every citizen’s right to vote has been a central theme of
American legal and civic history. Much of the struggle on voting rights began decades
ago, but the work is far from complete.
PURPOSE:
To recognize Law Day 2014 and the upcoming 50th anniversaries of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by engaging local high school seniors in the
challenges of ensuring all Americans may, and do, participate in our democracy.
AWARDS:
A scholarship award of $2,000.00 will be made for first place; $1,000.00 for second; and
four honorable mention awards of $500.00 each.
ELIGIBILITY:
Students must meet the following requirements:
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PROCEDURE:
Be a graduating senior who resides or attends high school in Adams County;
Who holds a B average or better on his or her high school work to date;
Who will attend a four-year college or university starting in the Fall of 2014;
And intends to go on to law school or a law-related career after receiving his or her
bachelor’s degree.
Students interested in the award must complete this application and all required
attachments and return it to the Adams County Bar Association, Adams County
Courthouse Room 305, 117 Baltimore Street, Gettysburg, PA 17325 or to
[email protected].
Applicants must be available to attend an award presentation at the Adams County
Courthouse on Thursday, May 1, 2014, if selected.
DEADLINE:
Applications must be received by Friday, March 14, 2014.
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ADAMS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
2014 LAW DAY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
To be submitted no later than Friday, March 14, 2014
Student’s Full Name
________________________________________________________________
Address
________________________________________________________________
Email Address
_____________________
High School
_____________________
Telephone Number
__________________
The following items are required for an application to be considered.
1.
GRADES and SCORES --Request a copy of your transcript from the school, and attach it
to this application.
2.
PERSONAL STATEMENT (200 words or less) --On a separate sheet, describe your future
career goals in a law-related field. Attach your personal statement to this application.
3.
ESSAY (500 words or less) -- On a separate sheet, write an essay on the 2014 Law Day
theme, “American Democracy and the Rule of Law: Why Every Vote Matters." Attach
your essay to this application.
4.
Complete the biographical information below and on the following page:
College or University you plan to attend:
Planned Major:
____________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Name of Father / Guardian
__________________________________
Address
___________________________________________________________
Telephone Number
__________________________________
Name of Mother / Guardian
__________________________________
Address
__________________________________________________________
Telephone Number
__________________________________
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Student’s Last Name: ____________________________
Your Work Experience: Include employer, duties and titles; attach additional pages as necessary.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________________________
Your Extracurricular Activities: Include letters, awards, and offices; attach additional pages as
necessary:
_______________________________________________________________________________
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Your Community Activities: Attach additional pages as necessary.
_______________________________________________________________________________
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** End of Application – Don’t forget the attachments **
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