Sodowsky Law Firm Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Sodowsky Law Firm
Overview
The firm offers an annual $1,000 scholarship for a U.S. college student who produces the strongest video essay. The video must address one of several law-related prompts and demonstrate the applicant’s perspective on the legal profession. The award aims to recognize clear, persuasive communication and engagement with legal topics. Applications are evaluated by the firm and the scholarship is distributed once per year.
Description: Annual $1,000 scholarship for a U.S. college student based on a video essay addressing a provided prompt.
Award Value: $1,000 awarded to the selected entrant.
- Single annual $1,000 scholarship for a video essay
- Focus on law-related prompts and persuasive communication
- Selection made by the sponsoring firm
Goals
The scholarship has three core objectives: to provide financial support, to encourage students to explore legal careers, and to improve public understanding of attorneys’ roles. It is structured to reward thoughtful engagement with what it means to practice law and how lawyers contribute to society. The program supports both educational access and professional interest in the legal field. These goals guide selection and outreach for the scholarship.
Objectives: Provide financial aid, encourage exploration of law and legal careers, and improve understanding of attorneys’ importance in U.S. society.
- Financial assistance for a deserving student
- Encourages exploration of legal professions
- Raises awareness of attorneys’ societal role
Eligibility & Application Timeline
Applicants must be enrolled students at accredited U.S. colleges or universities to qualify. Entries are due no later than midnight Eastern Daylight Time on the stated August deadline, and scholarships are awarded annually in the late August–early September timeframe. Submissions are judged solely by the sponsoring law firm, and no application fee is required. Confirm enrollment status and adhere strictly to the published deadline to remain eligible.
Eligibility: Enrolled student at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Application Timeline: Entries due by midnight Eastern Daylight Time on the August deadline; awards announced in late August or early September.
Application Fee: No fee is required to submit an entry.
- Must be enrolled at an accredited U.S. institution
- Strict deadline in August (midnight EDT)
- Awards announced annually in late August–early September
How to Enter
Prepare a video no longer than three minutes that addresses one of the provided prompts; the applicant must appear on camera at least once and use their own voice for any narration. Title the file using the specified format and include the required scholarship link in the video description. Share the finished video on the sponsoring firm’s Facebook page and on your own publicly accessible YouTube channel or publicly shared Facebook page. Follow the submission requirements exactly to ensure your entry is considered.
Submission Requirements: Record a video up to 3 minutes; the applicant must appear at least once and use their own voice; title the video "Sodowsky Law Firm Scholarship | applicant’s full name"; include this link in the description: https://sodowskylaw.com/Sodowsky-scholarship-for-law-students/; share on the firm’s Facebook page and on your public YouTube channel or publicly shared Facebook page.
- Video length: maximum 3 minutes
- Applicant must appear and use their own voice
- Required title format and link in the description
- Share publicly on Facebook and YouTube as specified