Philadelphia Injury Lawyers PC Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Philadelphia Injury Lawyers PC
Philadelphia Injury Lawyers P.C., recognized for securing significant verdicts and settlements for accident survivors, is offering a $500 annual scholarship to assist future personal injury attorneys with education costs. The award will be decided through an essay contest focused on a timely personal-injury issue.
Eligibility
- Open to undergraduate students planning to attend law school in the future, as well as current graduate and law students.
- Applicants must be actively enrolled in an accredited U.S. undergraduate, graduate, or law program at the time of application.
How to Apply
- Prepare your essay as a PDF file.
- Include on the essay: your full name, mailing address, phone number, current major, and the college or university you attend.
- Email your PDF to phillyinjuryscholarship@mail.com.
- Submission deadline: July 31, 2026 (all entries must be received by this date).
- The recipient will be posted on our website on August 31, 2026.
2026 Essay Prompt
Different states impose varying limits on recoverable amounts in tort actions. To what degree, if any, should caps be placed on settlement awards in personal injury cases? Is there a workable middle ground that balances punitive damages with a defendant’s financial stability, or ought the seriousness of the injury alone determine the award?
Formatting and Evaluation Guidelines
- Maximum length: 1,500 words.
- Directly address the prompt and any questions it raises.
- Support your argument with relevant case law and reputable online sources.
- Use correct grammar, spelling, and citation format.
- Submissions will be screened for plagiarism and for AI-generated content.
If you have any questions about the contest rules or submission process, contact us at the email above.