Doug Murphy Law Firm, P.C. Criminal Justice Scholarship

Doug Murphy Law Firm are proud to introduce our new scholarship program specifically designed for law students who are interested in helping individuals within the criminal justice system. We are committed to helping those who are dedicated to making a positive impact in the field of criminal law. The Doug Murphy Law Firm, P.C. Criminal Justice Scholarship provides recipients with an award of $1,000 to use toward their tuition fees and educational expenses.

Eligible Students
To be considered for our scholarship award, students must meet all of the following criteria:
Enrolled full-time in an accredited law program within the United States
Demonstrated interest in the criminal justice system
United States residents or permanent citizens
18 years of age or older
Additionally, the student’s grade point average will also be considered when reviewing applications.
Application Instructions
Eligible applicants will need to provide certain materials and information in order to be considered for this award. In the digital application located on this webpage, students will be asked to submit a resume, headshot, proof of enrollment, and an academic transcript.

Students are also asked to submit an essay of approximately 500 words on how they hope to improve the criminal justice system in any one of the following three areas:

Increase rehabilitative services for those under criminal justice supervision
Increase access to legal representation for those who cannot afford it
Improve public education about the criminal justice system
Deadline: May 14, 2025
Application and more information at: https://www.dougmurphylaw.com/scholarship