Annual Scholarship Submission For

North Texas Law Students

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On May 14, 2025, the Intellectual Property Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association will award a $2000 scholarship to a student from each of the North Texas law schools: Texas A&M University School of Law, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, and University of North Texas Dallas College of Law.  Applications will be accepted from law students enrolled as 2L or 3L students (or the equivalent thereof for part-time students) during the current academic year at these three schools.

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The scholarships will be awarded to students who have strong potential for leadership in the intellectual property community based on demonstrated interest in intellectual property law, leadership experience, and academic achievement.

 

​​An application for the Dallas Bar IP Law Section Scholarship must include the following:
               (1) a personal statement,
               (2) a professional resume,
               (3) an undergraduate transcript, and,
               (4) any graduate school or law school transcripts

(unofficial transcripts are acceptable).

 

Your personal statement should briefly address the following topics:

• a demonstrated interest in intellectual property law (for example, through coursework, internships, employment, student organization activities, bar activities, publications, and participation in relevant moot court competitions);
• leadership experience (for example, through student organizations or activities or other community activities); and
• academic achievement (for example, through undergraduate, graduate, or law school achievements).

If you like, your personal statement may also include information about your financial need or your ability to contribute to diversity in the practice of intellectual property law. This information is not required.  No more than 500 words, please!

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Interested applicants must do the following no later than March 24, 2025:

(1)   Confirm your intention to apply for the scholarship by submitting the form on the DBA IP Section website (https://www.dbaip.com/mentor); and

​(2)   Submit the application documents to the liaison for the Scholarship Committee, Mr. William McSpadden, at Bill@McSpadden.com. You may also mail a paper copy of the application documents to the following address:

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William McSpadden

P.O. Box 671375

Dallas, TX 75376-1375​

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For further information, please note the following website:

​​https://www.dallasbarfoundation.org/dba-intellectual-property-scholarship

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All scholarship awards are subject to final approval by the Council of the IP Section of the Dallas Bar Association.   Applying for the scholarship does not guarantee the grant of an award to any person.  All scholarship awards will be awarded through the Dallas Bar Foundation working with the IP Section of the Dallas Bar Association and will be paid directly to the student’s law school account.

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