[Hamp-law] Deadline Extended! Scholarship for 1 yr Masters or 3 yr JD in Environmental Law and Policy, VLS

Carin Rank crank at hampshire.edu
Wed Jan 8 07:16:38 EST 2014 

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The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, January 22.  For the JD, 
you need to have a high LSAT.  For the Masters programs, test scores are 
optional. Graduates 5 years out or less are eligilbe, so that means 
graduated/graduating in 2009 - 2014.  Read further for more information!


*/Interested in Environmental Law & Policy? /*

*HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE / VERMONT LAW SCHOOL*
*ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & POLICY SCHOLARSHIP 2014*

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President Jonathan Lash has opened the door for Hampshire students to be 
considered for a full scholarship to Vermont Law School, a terrific 
opportunity! VLS is consistently ranked as having the country's top 
environmental law program.  Deadline to  apply at Hampshire has been 
extended to 1/23/2014!


Each year, Hampshire can recommend 1 student for one of the following 
opportunities:

  * *3-year Full Scholarship* for Juris Doctor (JD) program /or/ Joint
    JD/Masters. The Masters can be in Environmental Law & Policy (MELP)
    or Energy Regulation & Law (MERL)
  * *1-year Full Scholarship* for Masters of Environmental Law and
    Policy (MELP) program  or the Masters of Energy Regulation and Law
    (MERL) program


*Eligibility:*

This scholarship is available for a Hampshire student or recent alum (up 
to 5 years out, graduated 2009 or after) with a demonstrated commitment 
to environmental change and a desire to pursue a degree from VLS.

*Options:*

*A.  Scholarship for 3-Year JD or Joint JD/ Masters. Masters can be 
either: Environmental Law and Policy (MELP) or Energy Regulation and Law 
(MELP):*

  * 3-year full-tuition scholarship to VLS for either program, starting
    in 2014
  * Inclusion in the Dean's Scholar program
  * Inclusion in the international program experience with waived
    administrative fees


*/Candidate Requirements:/*

  * Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues and service through
    campus and/or community activities
  * Excellent writing and critical thinking abilities
  * LSAT score of 160 or better
  * Commitment to attend VLS in Fall 2014, if awarded the Hampshire/VLS
    Scholarship; no deferrals are possible.


*B. 1-Year Masters: MELP or MERL Program Scholarship:*

  * One year (2014-2015) full-tuition scholarship for MELP or MERL-only
    degree program at Vermont Law School
  * Inclusion in the Dean's Scholar program


*/Candidate Requirements:/*

  * Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues and service through
    campus and/or community activities
  * Excellent writing and critical thinking abilities
  * Commitment to attend VLS for the one-year program, starting in
    Summer or Fall 2014, if awarded the Hampshire/VLS Scholarship; no
    deferrals are possible


*Hampshire Application Process:*

Applications are due to the Hampshire-VLS Scholarship Commit**ee by 
*Wednesday,* *Jan. 22, 2014*.

*Hampshire Application Materials:*

You will see that our application closely follows the VLS application.  
We have asked one additional essay question, but all other written 
documents are the same as what is needed by VLS.  For more complete 
information about the VLS application, go to 
http://www.vermontlaw.edu/Admissions.htm

*3 Essays, plus one optional:*
Please respond to each of the essay topics separately.  Applicants are 
encouraged to be as forthright and open as possible, and should feel 
free to discuss unusual circumstances or situations of adversity that 
may have influenced their current values. Be aware that both the quality 
of your writing and the thoughtfulness of your answers will be evaluated.
*1. *Describe the goals that are motivating you to pursue (a law degree, 
or a master?s degree in environmental law and policy). How do you think 
the skills and experience you will gain at Vermont Law School will help 
you achieve those goals?
*2. *How have you tried to effect change in relation to an issue of 
personal, local, or national significance?
*3. *Optional Question: Give a realistic appraisal of your academic work 
since graduation from high school. Please note any inconsistencies in 
your record and the reasons for them.
*4. *Hampshire only question:  Why does it make sense to attend this 
program in 2014, in terms of your career and/or life plans?

*Test Scores: *LSAT score (if applying for JD or Joint JD/MELP); for 
MELP, a GRE or LSAT test score is optional

*Professional Resume or Curriculum Vita *

*Two letters of recommendation  (Ask these to be sent to 
crank at hampshire.edu <message.php?mailbox=SU5CT1g&uid=1535#>)*

*Official transcript, uploaded and sent in one attachment*

*Completed VLS application form (not yet submitted to VLS)*


  *Email your application materials to corc at hampshire.edu by Wednesday,
  January 22, 2014!*


*Questions?  Contact Carin Rank at **corc at hampshire.edu**or 
**crank at hampshire.edu**.*

*Vermont Law School Application*
Wait to submit your application to VLS until after you hear if you are 
being recommended for the VLS Scholarship.  The Committee wants to 
support you in putting your best application forward and will have 
valuable feedback for you to consider before submitting.  DO NOT submit 
your application before you hear from the Hampshire Committee.  We 
expect to make decisions by January at latest.

The deadline for the Hampshire nominee to submit their application to 
the program of their choice at VLS is February 1.



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*Carin Rank* |*Director*

*Hampshire College *| *Career Options Resource Center*

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