DETROIT – Last fall, Butzel created the Richard Rassel Butzel Core Values Scholarship, an annual $15,000 award to be presented to a deserving law school student. The award will recognize those law students who best embody Butzel’s Core Values of Excellence, Drive, Trust, and Teamwork.
The scholarship honors Richard "Dick" Rassel, a distinguished Michigan Lawyers Hall of Fame litigator and former managing partner of Butzel, who has embodied these values throughout his illustrious career as an attorney, leader, and community advocate.
Eligibility
• Current 1L law students enrolled at an accredited Michigan law school.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
• Must be enrolled for the 2L academic year at an accredited Michigan law school to receive funds.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following:
1. Application Form
• Personal information, GPA, and law school details.
• Statement of motivation for attending law school and post-graduate plans
2. Personal Statement (Essay)
• Applicants must submit an essay (500-1,000 words) explaining how they embody the Butzel Core Values: Excellence, Drive, Trust, and Teamwork.
3. Resume
• Highlighting academic achievements, leadership roles, and extracurricular activities.
4. Letter of Recommendation
• One letter from a professor, mentor, or employer attesting to the applicant’s alignment with the Core Values.
5. Transcript
• An unofficial or official law school transcript verifying academic standing.
Timeline
• Application Period: closes March 31.
• Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed in April by the Selection Committee.
• Scholarship Announcement: The recipient will be announced by April 30, 2025.
• Scholarship Award: Funds will be disbursed for the recipient’s 2L year during the fall semester.
• Recognition Event: The recipient will be invited to a special event to celebrate their award.
Applicants must submit an application, found at www.butzel.com. Applicants need to complete and submit the application, and all required accompanying materials to simoncic@butzel.com by 5 p.m. on March 31.
The scholarship honors Richard "Dick" Rassel, a distinguished Michigan Lawyers Hall of Fame litigator and former managing partner of Butzel, who has embodied these values throughout his illustrious career as an attorney, leader, and community advocate.
Eligibility
• Current 1L law students enrolled at an accredited Michigan law school.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5.
• Must be enrolled for the 2L academic year at an accredited Michigan law school to receive funds.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following:
1. Application Form
• Personal information, GPA, and law school details.
• Statement of motivation for attending law school and post-graduate plans
2. Personal Statement (Essay)
• Applicants must submit an essay (500-1,000 words) explaining how they embody the Butzel Core Values: Excellence, Drive, Trust, and Teamwork.
3. Resume
• Highlighting academic achievements, leadership roles, and extracurricular activities.
4. Letter of Recommendation
• One letter from a professor, mentor, or employer attesting to the applicant’s alignment with the Core Values.
5. Transcript
• An unofficial or official law school transcript verifying academic standing.
Timeline
• Application Period: closes March 31.
• Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed in April by the Selection Committee.
• Scholarship Announcement: The recipient will be announced by April 30, 2025.
• Scholarship Award: Funds will be disbursed for the recipient’s 2L year during the fall semester.
• Recognition Event: The recipient will be invited to a special event to celebrate their award.
Applicants must submit an application, found at www.butzel.com. Applicants need to complete and submit the application, and all required accompanying materials to simoncic@butzel.com by 5 p.m. on March 31.
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