Ochoa Legal Group Workers' Rights Scholarship 2012

Ochoa Legal Group Workers' Rights Scholarship

In furtherance of the goal of increasing the number of individuals committed to the labor movement, this scholarship awards $500 to a well-qualified candidate interested in pursuing a career in workers' rights.

Description Investing in the next generation of labor activists and union-side labor lawyers, Ochoa Legal Group has established the inaugural Workers' Rights Scholarship to help defray the costs of obtaining a law school education, including tuition, fees, books, and related expenses. The $500 award recognizes a California law student who demonstrates superior academic achievement, a sustained and extensive commitment to the labor movement, often while overcoming serious personal hardships and obstacles, and an intent to pursue a career in the field workers' rights upon graduation.

Eligibility Requirements

• Enrolled full-time in a California law school in the 2012-13 academic year.

• Interested in pursuing a career in the labor movement, workers' rights or public interest law.

• Strong academic achievement and a demonstrated commitment to workers' rights.

• People of color, women, veterans, LGBTQ and candidates with disabilities or from economically disadvantaged backgrounds are encouraged to apply.