The John Marshall Law School is pleased to announce the Lawton Memorial Scholarship established in honor of Professor Samuel T. Lawton Jr, a professor of law who served as a faculty member for almost 50 years at JMLS until his untimely death in spring 2003. Professor Lawton was appointed to the Illinois Air Pollution Control Board and was appointed to the original Board of Gov. Ogilve when Illinois passed its first EPA in 1970. Professor Lawton also served on numerous local government boards and commissions, his private practice also focused on environmental and local government law as well.

This scholarship will award $1000 to a John Marshall student whose interest embodies the kind work that Professor Lawton devoted his life.

Eligibility Criteria

Scholarship Applicants must:

• Be a 2nd or 3rd year law student enrolled at The John Marshall Law School
• Be a student in good academic standing
• Submit a resume
• Submit a letter of interest that describes your educational background, your qualifications, your future legal goals, and any work you have done in environmental, government, local or public service law.

Deadline:

Please submit completed applications to Mrs. Jackson

in the Office of Admission by

Wednesday, April 11, 2007