Financial Scholarship Guidelines

The Copyright Society provides a limited number of need-based scholarships to law students, law clerks, paralegals, nonprofit or government employees, recent graduates, unemployed attorneys, or attorneys facing a hardship to attend our continuing legal education programming.

To be considered, an applicant should submit a written request at least three weeks prior to the date of the program. All requests will remain confidential, and should include:

1. Nature of employment (not-for-profit, government, private law firm, etc.);
2. A statement of economic hardship and gross annual income;
3. Relief amount requested;
4. Current address, phone number and email address;
5. Copy of current student identification card (if applicable);
6. Students, clerks or paralegals may submit a recommendation letter from an instructor or supervisor.

No more than two requests per year per applicant will be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis, and if approved, the applicant may be eligible to receive financial relief including:

1. Waiver of program fees
2. Reduction of program fees
3. Member registration rate (if a non-member)
4. Waiver of program fees, less a required payment for meals and/or other out-of-pocket costs.
5. For courses costing over $500, applicants who qualify will receive at least a 50% reduction in the course fees.

Scholarships are not guaranteed, and The Copyright Society reserves the right to deny financial aid.

To Apply:

All scholarship requests should be sent to Jen McGhee, Programs Manager, by completing this Application Form. If you have any questions, please email Jen with the subject line “Scholarship Application.”