Wednesday, September 24, 2025

The Baker Law Firm Scholarship 

Scholarship Deadline:  November 19, 2025

Scholarship Amount:  $1,000

Eligibility: 
To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • The student is pursuing a degree with a major or concentration in criminal justice. 
  • The student maintains a grade point average of 3.2 or higher. 
  • The student is an undergraduate or graduate student at an accredited college or university within the United States.
  • The student is at least 17 years of age.
  • The student is a citizen of the United States.

Essay Requirement: The role of a judge is often seen as the cornerstone of the judicial system, requiring impartiality, wisdom, and adherence to the rule of law. In your essay, explore the importance of judges in maintaining justice in society. What qualities- such as integrity, patience, or legal acumen- are most essential for a judge, and how do these characteristics impact the fairness of criminal cases?