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<div class="moz-forward-container">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!<br>
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<strong><em>Interested in Environmental Law & Policy? </em></strong><br>
<br>
<strong>HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE / VERMONT LAW SCHOOL</strong><br>
<strong>ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & POLICY SCHOLARSHIP 2014</strong><br>
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<div style="text-align: justify;"> 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!</div>
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<br>
Each year, Hampshire can recommend 1 student for one of the
following opportunities:<br>
<ul>
<li> <strong>3-year Full Scholarship</strong> for Juris
Doctor (JD) program <em>or</em> Joint JD/Masters. The
Masters can be in Environmental Law & Policy (MELP) or
Energy Regulation & Law (MERL)</li>
<li> <strong>1-year Full Scholarship</strong> for Masters
of Environmental Law and Policy (MELP) program or the
Masters of Energy Regulation and Law (MERL) program</li>
</ul>
<br>
<strong>Eligibility:</strong><br>
<br>
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.<br>
<br>
<strong>Options:</strong><br>
<br>
<strong>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):</strong><br>
<ul>
<li> 3-year full-tuition scholarship to VLS for either
program, starting in 2014</li>
<li> Inclusion in the Dean's Scholar program</li>
<li> Inclusion in the international program experience with
waived administrative fees</li>
</ul>
<br>
<strong><em>Candidate Requirements:</em></strong>
<ul>
<li> Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues and
service through campus and/or community activities</li>
<li> Excellent writing and critical thinking abilities</li>
<li> LSAT score of 160 or better</li>
<li> Commitment to attend VLS in Fall 2014, if awarded the
Hampshire/VLS Scholarship; no deferrals are possible.</li>
</ul>
<br>
<strong>B. 1-Year Masters: MELP or MERL Program Scholarship:</strong><br>
<ul>
<li> One year (2014-2015) full-tuition scholarship for MELP
or MERL-only degree program at Vermont Law School</li>
<li> Inclusion in the Dean's Scholar program</li>
</ul>
<br>
<strong><em>Candidate Requirements:</em></strong>
<ul>
<li> Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues and
service through campus and/or community activities</li>
<li> Excellent writing and critical thinking abilities</li>
<li> 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</li>
</ul>
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<strong>Hampshire Application Process:</strong><br>
<br>
Applications are due to the Hampshire-VLS Scholarship Commit<strong></strong>ee
by <strong>Wednesday,</strong> <strong>Jan. 22, 2014</strong>.<br>
<br>
<strong>Hampshire Application Materials:</strong><br>
<br>
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 <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="http://www.vermontlaw.edu/Admissions.htm"
target="Kpg6E-rBk2lSQuywaomVVMA">http://www.vermontlaw.edu/Admissions.htm</a><br>
<br>
<strong>3 Essays, plus one optional:</strong><br>
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.<br>
<strong>1. </strong>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?<br>
<strong>2. </strong>How have you tried to effect change in
relation to an issue of personal, local, or national
significance?<br>
<strong>3. </strong>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.<br>
<strong>4. </strong>Hampshire only question: Why does it
make sense to attend this program in 2014, in terms of your
career and/or life plans?<br>
<br>
<strong>Test Scores: </strong>LSAT score (if applying for JD
or Joint JD/MELP); for MELP, a GRE or LSAT test score is
optional<br>
<br>
<strong>Professional Resume or Curriculum Vita </strong><br>
<br>
<strong>Two letters of recommendation (Ask these to be sent
to <a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="message.php?mailbox=SU5CT1g&uid=1535#"
target="DP8-Q-rBk2lSQzoB6XmVJMA">crank@hampshire.edu</a>)</strong><br>
<br>
<strong>Official transcript, uploaded and sent in one
attachment</strong><br>
<br>
<strong>Completed VLS application form (not yet submitted to
VLS)</strong><br>
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<h1> <strong><span style="font-size:16px;">Email your
application materials to <a moz-do-not-send="true">corc@hampshire.edu</a>
by Wednesday, January 22, 2014!</span></strong></h1>
<br>
<strong>Questions? Contact Carin Rank at </strong><a
moz-do-not-send="true"><strong>corc@hampshire.edu</strong></a><strong>
or </strong><a moz-do-not-send="true"><strong>crank@hampshire.edu</strong></a><strong>
.</strong><br>
<br>
<strong>Vermont Law School Application</strong><br>
<div style="text-align: justify;"> 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.<br>
<br>
The deadline for the Hampshire nominee to submit their
application to the program of their choice at VLS is
February 1.</div>
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