Farella Braun + Martel LLP represents a diverse group of clients in one of the most diverse regions of this country and are committed to increasing the diversity of the legal profession. As part of their commitment, they are again awarding Diversity Scholarships to support outstanding diverse Bay Area law students. This year, Farella Braun + Martel will award a total of $25,000 in scholarship grants to be divided equally between three to five law student recipients.

Scholarship applicants must be current first-year, full- or part-time (attending first-year classes) law
students who are students of color, members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer
(LGBTQ) community, disabled, or whose background or experience would otherwise contribute to the
diversity of the legal profession.

Their scholarship committee is composed of attorneys at the firm, and scholarship recipients will be
chosen based upon a combination of merit and financial need. With respect to merit, the committee will
consider each applicant’s academic accomplishments, background, activities, obligations and commitment to community service. Need, as interpreted by the committee, will be determined based upon the applicant’s and the applicant’s family’s income; the applicant’s sources of financial aid, including loans, grants, fellowships and scholarships, if any; assets, if any; expenses; and expected income during the summer of 2010. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to working and living in the Bay Area.

Applications are available on their website (www.fbm.com), and all completed applications must be
postmarked by March 12, 2010. Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 13, 2010 and will receive their scholarship checks shortly thereafter.

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