Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant Application

The Vernellia R. Randall Grant (also known as the Bar Exam Grant) is available to parents with children under the age of 18. Applicants must be in their last year of law school. The grant honors Vernellia R. Randall, who has made a lasting contribution to the Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation and has played a significant role in the effort to give women and minorities greater access to the justice system.

The current amount of the grant is $5,000.

Grant determination is based on the following:

The ages and number of the applicant’s children, with special consideration given to students with children under the age of 6 or with special needs, and to single custodial parents: 45%
Other aspects of financial need: 20%
Personal statement: 25%
Overall application, including typographical errors, spelling, grammar, and completeness: 10%

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Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant Application

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email*
Phone*
Year in law school*
Expected graduation date*
Name of law school*
Which state bar examination(s) do you intend to take?*
In what state do you intend to practice law?
When do you expect to take the bar examination?*
Do you self-identify as (1) a woman; and/or (2) a member of any other historically disadvantaged groups? Please briefly explain.
Please provide a one-paragraph personal statement describing how you have in the past or plan in the future to contribute to greater access to justice for women and minorities. (Please limit your response to 200 words.)*
What are the ages of your child(ren)?*
Do any of your child(ren) have special needs?
Please describe your parenting arrangements and childcare arrangements. For example, whether you are raising your child(ren) on your own, family support, and other assistance for childcare.*
Income and Expenses
Please complete the worksheet below regarding income, assets, and expenses:
What is your annual expense for tuition, books, and fees, and how do you cover it?
What are your average monthly living expenses (excluding tuition, books, and fees) and how are you covering them?
Are you currently working at a paying job? Why or why not?*
What is your financial need for this grant? Please explain.*
May Oregon Women Lawyers Foundation use your name and information in press releases, articles, social media, and on its website?*
- Yes
- No

Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant Application

Vernellia R. Randall Bar Exam Grant Application

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