Law School Government Service and Legal Service Award Application
The Dick Thornburgh Award for Legal Service
The J. Evans Rose, Jr. Prize for Government Service, will be presented to a student whose goal is to pursue a career in government service, whether at the local, county, state, federal or international level.
The Dick Thornburgh Prize for Legal Service, will be presented to a student who has worked in the field of legal services for low-income individuals through a legal services organization (i.e. Neighborhood Legal Services Association, Southwestern Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network, Inc., etc.) while in law school and intends to continue on this career path.
The selection process and criteria for each of these one-time financial awards of $5000 is determined by the Dean of the School of Law in consultation with Mr. Thornburgh and presented in the month of May.
Eligibility requirements, dates to apply, and application submission process:
THE J. EVANS ROSE, JR. PRIZE FOR GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Eligibility requirements:
- Graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in May 2022.
- Has worked in the field of government interest while in law school and intends to continue in this career path whether at the local, county, state, federal or international level.
- Demonstrate an interest in and commitment to government service.
- Note: You do not have to reside in Pennsylvania following graduation to be eligible.
Applications may be submitted from Sept. 7, 2021 through Dec. 10, 2021.
Award recipent will be notified by January 15, 2022. Prize will be given in May 2022.
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THE DICK THORNBURGH PRIZE FOR LEGAL SERVICE
Eligibility requirements:
- Graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in May 2022.
- Has worked in the field of legal services for low-income individuals through a legal services organization while in law school and intends to continue in this career path.
- Demonstrate an interest in and commitment to legal service.
- Note: You do not have to reside in Pennsylvania following graduation to be eligible.
Applications may be submitted from Dec. 13, 2021 through March 18, 2022.
Award recipent will be notified by April 15, 2022. Prize will be given in May 2022.
APPLY THROUGH PITTLAWWORKS AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- A cover letter indicating post-graduation plans along with interest and commitment to government and legal assistance services. Your cover letter should be addressed to Governor Dick Thornburgh and Dean Amy Wildermuth.
- A current resume.
Message from the Governor
The Forum was established at the late Dick Thornburgh’s Law School alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh. In connection with the Dick Thornburgh Papers held by the University's Hillman Library, the Forum reflects his experiences in public life. It is in intended to foster discourse on issues vital to the preservation of our democratic system and the Rule of Law upon which that system depends.
Special thanks are due to Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg who serves as the Director of the Dick Thornburgh Forum and has been unstinting in support of this effort since its inception. In addition, many others have provided time, resources and dedication to this undertaking.
