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BLS Diversity Scholarship

The Bankruptcy Law Section offers an annual BLS Diversity Scholarship to a 2L or 3L law student committed to pursuing a career as a bankruptcy attorney in the State of Texas. The BLS Diversity Scholarship is awarded to at least one law student pursuing a career in the bankruptcy/insolvency field who is from a diverse background and/or who is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Along with providing much-needed funds to a well-deserving student(s), the BLS Diversity Scholarship facilitates valuable networking opportunities by awarding free admission to the Annual Jay L. Westbrook Bankruptcy Conference.

The 2023 Application is available here

Past Scholarship Recipients:

  • 2022 - Emily Chang, University of Texas School of Law and Abdiel Lopez-Castro, Thurgood Marshall School of Law
  • 2021 – Nicole “Nikki” Wood, Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law