In this world, we cannot negate the fact that the legal field is one of the most prejudiced aspects of society. Not everyone is given the right to justice, and even worse, these are the people who deserve to be treated fairly and equally. The minority is most often treated wrongfully, and as far as I’m concerned, they are the ones who must be given the voice. This is why I gave up a very lucrative job in information technology to be able to pursue my interest in the legal field.
I graduated with a Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems from Langston University in Oklahoma. In addition, I currently possess a Paralegal Certificate from the Center for Advanced Legal Studies in Houston. As for my educational achievement, I had been honored distinctively by the National Association of Legal Assistants & Paralegals (NALA) as Certified Legal Specialist in Litigation (CLAS).
Being in the field of technology supporting the legal system, I had been able to acquire and share my experiences in addressing the needs of attorneys, paralegals and litigation support managers. Prior to joining Merrill Legal Solution, I had been a member of the Information Management Leadership Program at GE Capital in Stamford, Connecticut, where my task was to implement large-scale financial applications.
In connection with my interest in the legal process, I have had a background in public service by working as a paralegal in the city of Houston, where I handled cases regarding police brutality. I had also been a judicial support specialist in the Federal court, working on cases revolving around prisoners on the Death Row. As part of my service to the public, I’m an active member of the Houston Area Paralegal Association and the National Association of Legal Assistant. Furthermore, I’ve also contributed enough to the Christian Rescue Mission Church in Houston, Texas 3rd ward (historically an African-American area) as a dedicated member.
After five years of experience performing different roles in the legal community, I decided to attend the Thurgood Marshall Law School in Houston, Texas during the fall semester of 2010. This will really satisfy my goal of graduating from Law School by May of 2013, and being able to pursue my open practice in the 3rd ward focusing on the minority community.
Of course, all of these are just my credentials as to why I think I’m a worthy candidate for your scholarship. I still need to prove myself, but I want to assure you that I’m ready to take on the challenge. Ever since I was young, I have had an inclination towards helping the community and servicing the public. I helped our nation in my own simple ways and I had been doing community work all this time. Through my knowledge and experience, I had been awakened by the fact that the world needs more humane lawyers who are willing to sacrifice the greener pasture just to help the people in need. As what I’ve stated above, not everyone was given the chance to defend themselves due to a lot of reasons that they themselves might not be the cause. I want to uplift the lives of others by being able to serve them through the best of my abilities, and this scholarship will surely help me a lot in fulfilling these dreams, not only for myself and my family, but also for the good of the community. I desire the welfare of others much more than I think of myself. As far as I can see, others can benefit more if you can support me and guide me through this path that I chose to take. I know it would be a long and tiring one, but with your help, it would surely keep the fire burning in my heart sparked up by the longing of the minority for justice and equality.
With this, I hope you may be able to award me the scholarship which could help me accomplish my goal and aspirations for the betterment of the society and the entire nation. I believe that through this, I’ll be able to take my small steps into a leap towards a better future not only for me, but also for my fellow countrymen.
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