Butzel is accepting applications for 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 Michigan Lawyers Hall of Fame litigator and former managing partner of Butzel, who has embodied these values throughout his 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 complete and 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
—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 complete and 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: Open now and closes February 27.
• Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed in March by the Selection Committee.
• Scholarship Announcement: The recipient will be announced by early March.
• Scholarship Award: Funds will be disbursed to the recipient later this spring.
• Recognition Event: The recipient will be invited to a special event to celebrate their award.
Applicants should submit their application online at www.cognitoforms.com/Butzel1/RichardRasselButzelCoreValuesScholarship. In addition, applicants should provide a personal statement (500-1000 words detailing how they embody the Butzel Core Values), a Resume/CV, at least one letter of recommendation, and an unofficial or official law school transcript via the link.
All required materials must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 27. Anyone with questions may contact Lori Simoncic or Yara Shadda at simoncic@butzel.com or shadda@butzel.com.
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: Open now and closes February 27.
• Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed in March by the Selection Committee.
• Scholarship Announcement: The recipient will be announced by early March.
• Scholarship Award: Funds will be disbursed to the recipient later this spring.
• Recognition Event: The recipient will be invited to a special event to celebrate their award.
Applicants should submit their application online at www.cognitoforms.com/Butzel1/RichardRasselButzelCoreValuesScholarship. In addition, applicants should provide a personal statement (500-1000 words detailing how they embody the Butzel Core Values), a Resume/CV, at least one letter of recommendation, and an unofficial or official law school transcript via the link.
All required materials must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 27. Anyone with questions may contact Lori Simoncic or Yara Shadda at simoncic@butzel.com or shadda@butzel.com.
