STATE BAR OF TEXAS LAW STUDENT DIVISION 2023 Legal Professionalism Award

Purpose
The purpose of this award is to promote legal professionalism among Law Student Division members by rewarding participation in activities that further the administration of justice, enhance professional responsibility, and provide service to the public.
THEME: “YOUR PROFESSIONALISM”
Have your past and present accomplishments paved the way
for you to become a remarkable lawyer?
If so, take advantage of this opportunity to be awarded $1,000 by
the State Bar of Texas!
In an essay, explain how your professional traits are worth
emulating within the legal profession. Your essay should
illustrate ways that you set an example in your community and
make others proud that you have chosen to be a part of the legal
profession. Your essay can be based on a single occurrence or
on a lifetime of professionalism.
Award Guidelines
Two award recipients will be chosen from all of the Law Student
Division applicants. You must be an active Law Student Division
member to apply.
(Not sure if you are a member? Email btrevino@texasbar.com)
Both award recipients will receive $1,000.
All decisions will be final.

Deadline
The 2023 Legal Professionalism Award entry form and
essay must be received by no later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday,
November 17, 2023.
Judging Criteria
The judges will use the following criteria when evaluating each
essay:
Interpretation of the Theme 50%
Writing Style 25%
Clarity 10%
Grammatical Mechanics 15%
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TOTAL 100%
Eligibility Rules
• To be eligible for this award, you must be a current member
of the State Bar of Texas Law Student Division.
• Each eligible law student may submit only one Legal
Professionalism Award entry form and essay.
• Electronically submit your completed entry form and your
typed essay (12-point font, double-spaced, maximum of two
pages) to Bree Trevino at btrevino@texasbar.com.