Scholarships and Awards
The following is a list of some of the scholarships and awards available to students in the Law School. For a list of current recipients, click here.
LAW SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS
ALAN I. KLINEMAN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2007 by Alan I., '56, and Dorothy C. Klineman. It is given to an incoming student who is a resident of Indiana.
BARBARA ABRAMS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2005 by Jerome, Jeffrey, '81, and John Abrams in memory of Barbara Abrams. The scholarship supports graduate students with both exceptional academic performance and financial need. Each year, one scholarship is given to a student at the law school, the IU School of Medicine, and the IU School of Optometry.
BEN F. SMALL MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
This endowed fund was established in memory of Ben F. Small by his family and friends. He was a former Dean of the law school and distinguished member of the faculty.
BENJAMIN F. SMALL SCHOLARSHIP
The Benjamin F. Small Scholarship Fund was endowed in 2002 by a gift from the Evelyn H. Blanford Trust to honor former Dean Benjamin F. Small. The scholarship supports law students with a preference for Indiana residents and financial need.
BETTY ANNE BARTEAU SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 1998 to honor Hon. Betty Barteau, former judge of the Indiana Court of Appeals, Fifth District, who has served as a judicial advisor in Russia.
C. S. OBER ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Established by the Ober Foundation in memory of Ceril S. Ober, '44, this scholarship is given to a student who has demonstrated financial need and the capability for achieving excellence in the practice of law.
CALE J. HOLDER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 1984 in memory of Judge Cale J. Holder, '45. It is awarded annually to students based on dedication to the administration of law, financial need, desire to be a practicing trial lawyer, capacity for leadership, academic achievement, and military service record. Recipients are chosen by the Holder Scholarship Committee.
CAROLE FIELDS JOHNSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2005 by Beverly Phillips in memory of her colleague and friend, Carole Fields Johnson, '80. The scholarship supports women who mirror Ms. Johnson's efforts as an adult to attain a law degree, while balancing the demands of family and children.
CHARLES C. CAREY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 1987 by Mary T. Carey and friends to honor the memory of her husband, Charles C. Carey, '75, a trial attorney with Dow Chemical Company.
CHARLES R. OEHRLE SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1982, this award is named for Charles R. Oehrle, '68. It is given annually to students who have demonstrated outstanding performance in estate planning or insurance law.
CHRISTOPHER M. MAINE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 1992 with memorial contributions from family and friends of Christopher M. Maine, '90. Preference is given to Chinese students enrolled in the law school's J.D. program who exhibit academic achievement and financial need.
CLARA LEE KITTLE SCHOLARSHIP
James Louis Kittle, Jr., '69, and John Lee Kittle established this scholarship in 1994 in memory of their mother. The scholarship is given to students who participate in extracurricular activities and have potential to make a contribution to society.
DAVID D. BANTA MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
This fellowship was established in 1978 by a bequest from the estate of George Banta, Jr., '56, and it is named for David D. Banta, the first Dean of the Indiana University School of Law.
DREW YOUNG FELLOWSHIP
This fellowship was established in 1987 by Eleanor M. Weaver in honor of Drew Young, '71, a current member of the Indianapolis Bar and past president of the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association. It is given to a deserving, upper class students with demonstrable financial need and a preference to students who have family responsibilities.
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY LAW ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is awarded to a student of superior academic achievement, good character and capacity for leadership. It is funded by alumni of the law school who are, or have been, employed at Eli Lilly and Company.
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS PROFESSOR FLORENCE WAGMAN ROISMAN SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS
Equal Justice Works, a student-run organization dedicated to public service through law and justice, sponsor these scholarships. They are given in honor of Professor Florence Wagman Roisman in recognition of her receiving the Outstanding Law Faculty Award from the national Equal Justice Works organization. Students awarded these scholarships must have a tentative job offer in an area of Public Interest Law.
EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS SUMMER SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are sponsored by Equal Justice Works, a student-run organization dedicated to public service through law and justice. Students awarded these scholarships must have a tentative job offer in an area of Public Interest Law.
FORREST E. JUMP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 1980 by a generous gift from the estate of Frieda E. Jump in loving memory of her late husband, a former judge of the Howard County Circuit Court in Kokomo, Indiana, and a 1908 graduate of the Indiana Law School. The scholarships are given to students based on academic credentials, financial need, well-rounded interests and activities, professional qualities and attitudes, and high moral character.
FRANKLIN D. AND SUSIE H. TALLY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is funded by a generous bequest to Indiana University from the estate of Franklin D. Tally. Recipients are selected from the Indiana University Schools of Law and Medicine in alternating years.
G. KENT FRANDSEN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established to honor the late Associate Dean G. Kent Frandsen, '65, and was made possible by contributions from friends, colleagues, family, and former recipients. The scholarship supports incoming students and is based on demonstrated leadership ability, undergraduate extracurricular activity and grade point average, financial need, and community involvement, with a preference for Indiana residents. The scholarship is renewable if academic performance is excellent and financial need continues.
HAROLD R. WOODARD SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is made possible by the generosity of the late Harold R. Woodard, who was a member of the Indianapolis Bar and a professorial lecturer at the School of Law for many years. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of character, scholastic attainment, and capacity for law study.
HAROLD W. STARR SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 1999 by the estate of Martha Johnson Starr in honor of her late husband, Harold W. Starr, to provide scholarship funds for deserving law students.
HENDRICKSON SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2004 by the estate of Dorothy Hendrickson Leggett, '49. It also honors Harry C. Hendrickson, Harry H. Hendrickson, and Richard E. Hendrickson, '82. It is given to worthy law students.
IBA TAXATION SECTION SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2005 by the Executive Council of the Taxation Section of the Indianapolis Bar Association, this scholarship goes to a student who has excelled in one or more tax classes, with a preference given to students with an interest in pursuing a career in Indiana in tax or a tax-related field.
INDIANA BAR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Indiana Bar Foundation provides scholarship funds to students at the law school who have been selected on the basis of demonstrable financial need and scholastic achievement.
INDIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION UTILITY LAW SECTION SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is provided by the Indiana State Bar Association Utility Law Section and is awarded to two recipients at any of the four Indiana law schools. The scholarships are given to students who work (or have worked) in the utility law area including both paid and unpaid positions in the field of Utility Law, including internships.
INDIANAPOLIS BAR FOUNDATION DILLIN-NOLAND-STECKLER SCHOLARSHIP
This annual scholarship was established by the Indianapolis Bar Association and Bar Foundation in honor of the Honorable S. Hugh Dillin, the Honorable James E. Noland, and the Honorable William E. Steckler. The scholarship is awarded on a rotating basis so that each of the named scholarships will be awarded every third year. The scholarships are awarded to second- or third-year students. The Dillin Scholarship is based on academic excellence, demonstrated commitment to civil rights, and demonstrated commitment to the legal profession. The Noland Scholarship is based on academic excellence, demonstrated commitment to advancing understanding of the law, and orientation toward public service. The Steckler Scholarship is based on academic excellence, financial need, and orientation toward public service.
INDIANAPOLIS BAR FOUNDATION JAMES LAWRENCE MILLER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, established in 1998 through the Indianapolis Bar Foundation, is awarded to a second-year student who exhibits financial need and works while attending law school to pay for the cost of legal education.
INDIANAPOLIS BAR FOUNDATION NEIL E. SHOOK SCHOLARSHIP
The Indianapolis Bar Foundation awards this scholarship in honor and in memory of Neil E. Shook, '75, a past president of the Indianapolis Bar Association. It is awarded to a second-year law student based on academic proficiency, interest in creditor's rights and bankruptcy law, financial need, exceptional leadership skills, demonstrated commitment to excellence, and a proponent of civility in the legal profession.
INDIANAPOLIS BAR FOUNDATION ROSALIE F. FELTON SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is made possible by the Indianapolis Bar Foundation and is named in memory of Rosalie F. Felton. It is awarded to a second- or third-year student who demonstrate dedication to the practice of law, an active involvement in community service, and academic excellence.
INDIANAPOLIS LAW ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS
The Board of Directors of the Law School Alumni Association funds scholarships for entering students whose academic and extracurricular records reveal a high potential for success in the profession.
J. PATRICK AND ELEANOR L. ENDSLEY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2007 by Judge J. Patrick, '56, and Eleanor L. Endsley. It is given to a part-time working student who is a resident of Indiana based on financial need.
JAMES V. DONADIO SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1988 through a substantial gift from the Indianapolis firm of Ice Miller Donadio & Ryan to honor its senior partner, with continuing support through the years from many friends and colleagues of James V. Donadio, this scholarship provides substantial tuition reimbursement for a student during the second year of law study. Selection is based on academic excellence and financial need.
JOAN M. RUHTENBERG SCHOLARSHIP FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN LIFE AND LEGAL WRITING
This scholarship was established in 1997 by Michael A. Mullett, '82, and his wife, Patricia N. March, in honor of Professor Joan Ruhtenberg, '80, the Director of Legal Analysis, Research, and Communication at the school. The award is given to a student who demonstrates excellence in legal writing, qualifies for financial need, and overcame obstacles in order to be admitted to the law school.
JOHN E. MARYNELL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1994 by Mr. Marynell, '67, this scholarship is awarded to an incoming first-year law student who has demonstrated financial need and the potential to succeed in the practice of law. Additional consideration is given to any student who was once a member of Boys Club or Girls Club of America or a graduate of Evansville Central High School.
JOHN J. DILLON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This endowed scholarship was established in 1983 in recognition of a distinguished alumnus and former Attorney General for the State of Indiana, John J. Dillon, '52. The income from the endowment is awarded annually to selected students on the basis of academic promise, previous military service record, character, and financial need. Recipients are selected by the Dillon Scholarship Committee.
JON D. KRAHULIK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2005 by the law firm of Bingham McHale LLP in memory of Jon D. Krahulik, '69, a former managing partner at Bingham McHale for 19 years. It is given to a student who has a record of academic excellence.
JUDGE JOHN RYAN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2007 in memory of Judge John M. Ryan by his friends and family. The scholarship supports students who are Indiana residents with superior aptitude for the study of law. Preference is given to those students who have overcome obstacles to achieve their admission to the law school, graduates of Indiana colleges and universities, employment experience in government agencies, and those who intend to live and work in Indiana after graduation.
LEFSTEIN LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2003 to honor Norman Lefstein on his retirement of 14 years of outstanding service to the law school as Dean. A scholarship is awarded to a returning student who has demonstrated a commitment to public service, including especially a willingness to assist persons who are economically disadvantaged, and a scholarship is also awarded to an incoming minority student in an effort to promote diversity within the student body.
LLOYD G. BALFOUR SCHOLARSHIP
Funded by a bequest from Lloyd G. Balfour, this scholarship recognizes one student annually for academic achievement with a preference given to members of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity.
LLOYD LITTELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship, established by a generous gift from the estate of Marjorie W. Littell of West Lafayette, Indiana, is given in memory of her husband, Lloyd W. Littell, '42.
LUMINA FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is funded by the Lumina Foundation for Education at the direction of William R., '73, and Carolyn A. Neale. The recipients are chosen based on need.
MOLLIE E. BENNETT FELLOWSHIP
Established in 1975 by the estate of Mollie E. Bennett, this fellowship is awarded annually to deserving students who demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
OTTO W. AND JESSIE A. COX MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 1979 through a bequest to the law school and is named for Otto W. and Jessie A. Cox. It is awarded to deserving students.
PHELPS AND FARA ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2003 and is made possible by the Phelps and Fara law firm through the Indiana Bar Foundation. The scholarship is given to one student annually based primarily on need and merit. The recipient should through past experience, education, or volunteer work exhibit a desire to pursue family law as a career.
ROBERT S. SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This endowed scholarship was established in 1995 through a bequest of Mrs. Dorothy Foster Smith Harrison to honor her late husband, Robert S. Smith, a 1927 graduate of the Benjamin Harrison Law School. Mrs. Smith Harrison, who passed away in October 1994, established the scholarship to provide assistance to part-time evening law students who demonstrate financial need and academic achievement.
RONALD W. POLSTON SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2002 by Yi Zhang, '96, in honor of Ronald W. Polston, Professor of Law Emeritus. It is awarded to one or more students enrolled in the J.D., LL.B., or LL.M. program with preference given to Chinese students.
SHIRLEY A. SHIDELER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2003 by Gail Frye in memory of her mother, Shirley A. Shideler, '64. Ms. Shideler made history by becoming the first woman partner of a large Indiana law firm in 1971 and the first woman president of the Indiana Bar Foundation. Her contributions to the legal profession were numerous as she acted as an outstanding role model for female attorneys. Ms. Shideler was named Outstanding Alumna of the Year in 2001 by the IU School of Law - Indianapolis, and in 1995, she received the Antoinette Dakin Leach Award from the Indianapolis Bar Association. She was truly a pioneer for women in the legal profession.
SIDNEY D. ESKENAZI SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1970 by a gift from Sidney D. Eskenazi, this scholarship is awarded to deserving students who are residents of Indiana and have demonstrated a reasonable expectation of devoting their time and energy to making a contribution to the State of Indiana.
STEPHEN W. KELLAMS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship honors the late Stephen Kellams, a 1992 summa cum laude graduate of the law school, and an attorney with Barnes and Thornburg in Indianapolis. Following his tragic death in 1996, family, friends and colleagues generously established this scholarship fund in his memory. The scholarship is given to students who demonstrate financial need and academic achievement, with preference given to students who majored in music or mathematics as undergraduates or who have taught school.
T. M. ENGLEHART, JR. MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
This fellowship was established in 1980 in memory of Theodore M. Englehart, Jr., son of T. M. Englehart, Sr. and the late Nancy C. Englehart. Two fellowships are awarded annually based on academic record, evidence of exceptional talent, financial need, and high moral character.
USA FUNDS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is funded by United Student Aid Funds, Inc. at the direction of David B., '90, and Julia A., '90, Boodt. The recipients are chosen based on need.
VELMA DOBBINS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 1994 in honor of Velma Dobbins, who retired after seventeen years of service as the law school recorder. Scholarships are awarded to students with a record of academic excellence and financial need.
WILLIAM F. HARVEY ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 1997, funded by many gifts in honor of Professor Emeritus William F. Harvey. The scholarship is awarded to law students who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need, with preference given to students who have demonstrated academic achievement in the areas of civil procedure or evidence.
WOODROW W. PENCE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship fund was established in memory of Woodrow W. Pence. Mr. Pence served as Chief United States Probation Officer in the Southern District of Indiana. He later spent several years serving as the law school's Placement Director. Woody's daughter, Linda L. Pence, '74, and son, Michael, both graduated from this law school. The scholarship is given to students based on financial need combined with academic achievement and evident leadership qualities.
PRIZES AND AWARDS
CHRISTOPHER M. MAINE ADVOCACY AWARD
This award is given to the top advocate in the final round of the law school intramural moot court competition. The award is named in honor of the late Christopher M. Maine, '90, winner of the Martin-Haas Prize in the 1988 intramurals, and is funded annually from the Christopher M. Maine Endowment, which was established in 1991 by gifts from family and friends.
EDWARD P. ARCHER LABOR LAW AWARD
This award is presented to the top students in Labor Law or Labor Arbitration. The award is funded by gifts from Gregory J. Utken, '74, and David W. Miller, '77, partners in the Indianapolis law firm of Baker & Daniels LLP.
GEORGE O. DIX AWARD
The annual George O. Dix Award is made available through the generosity of the late George O. Dix of the Terre Haute Bar. The award is given to the graduating senior submitting the best scholarly writing in the competition.
HALL RENDER KILLIAN HEATH & LYMAN HEALTH LAW AWARD
This award, presented annually to a graduating student who has excelled in health law, is provided by the law firm of Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman of Indianapolis, Indiana.
HENRY B. BLACKWELL II PRIZE
This award, established in 1991, is named for Hank Blackwell, '56, a past chair of the International Law Section of the Indiana State Bar Association. The award is given for the best student note or article on an international law topic in the Indiana International & Comparative Law Review.
INDIANA INTERNATIONAL AND COMPARATIVE LAW REVIEW AWARD
This award, consisting of a plaque and a cash prize, is given each year to the student who best uses the Indiana International and Comparative Law Review as a forum for comparative international law discourse.
INDIANA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION HEALTH LAW SECTION DISTINGUISHED WRITING AWARD
This award, established in 2004, is sponsored by the Health Law Section of the Indiana State Bar Association. The award is given to a student member of the Indiana Health Law Review at the end of the student's first year of membership for demonstrated excellence in writing a note of publishable quality. Criteria considered include overall quality of writing, timeliness, uniqueness, thoroughness of research, analysis, and contribution to the field of health law. The student's name will also be placed on a plaque that hangs in the Indiana Health Law Review Office.
INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW - INDIANAPOLIS FACULTY PRIZE
This prize, funded by contributions from the law school's faculty, is given to a graduating student on the basis of scholarship, service, and demonstrated capacity for leadership.
JUDGE RALPH HAMILL MEMORIAL AWARD
This award was established in 1973. It is given to senior student members of the Ralph Hamill Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity, who have evidenced those qualities of leadership and legal scholarship required of capable and competent lawyers including such qualities as honesty, integrity, common sense, and knowledge of law.
KIME STORK MOOT COURT AWARDS
The Kime Stork Moot Court Awards were established in 2005 by Natalie Kime, '99, and Peter Stork, '05. The awards recognize the top advocate in the Intramural Moot Court Competition, the top advocate in the Barrister Tournament Final, and the top two legal writing briefs in the spring Moot Court competitions.
KRIEG DEVAULT EXCELLENCE IN EDITING AWARD
This award, established in 2004, is sponsored by the law firm of Krieg DeVault LLP. The award is given to a student member of the Indiana Health Law Review at the end of the student's first year of membership for his or her demonstrated excellence in both technical and substantive editing. The student's name will also be placed on a plaque which hangs in the Indiana Health Law Review office.
LARRY W. SUCIU WINDFALL AWARD
Mr. Suciu, '69, set up this award in recognition of the hardships faced by students who are working full-time and "giving their all" to complete law school. The windfall is supposed to be spent on something frivolous.
MCPHEE-WATERMAN AWARD
This award was set up by Mr. John S. McPhee, '93, and Ms. Lynn S. Waterman, '93. The award is given to a deserving member of the Indiana International and Comparative Law Review at the end of their first year of membership.
MITZI H. MARTIN MOOT COURT AWARD
This award is funded annually by a gift from Mitzi H. Martin, '85, a partner at Baker & Daniels. It is given to the top advocate in the preliminary rounds of the law school intramural moot court competition.
NATIONAL ATTORNEYS' TITLE ASSURANCE FUND AWARD
This award is made possible by the National Attorneys' Title Assurance Fund. An award is made annually to a student receiving the highest grade in real property law class.
THE LOVEJOY AWARDS
The Lovejoy Awards were established in 2004 by Joby Jerrells, '03. They are awarded annually to the students submitting the best briefs in the third semester of legal writing as a component of moot court participation. Elijah Lovejoy was a publisher and avid abolitionist during the antebellum era who died defending his printing press. An angry mob murdered Lovejoy in 1837 on the frontier of the American west in Alton, Illinois. Many consider Lovejoy to be the first martyr to freedom of the press in the United States. Lovejoy was a contemporary of Abraham Lincoln, who later selected Lovejoy's younger brother John to serve as U.S. counsel to Peru. Another brother, Owen, served and died in the U.S. Congress during Lincoln's presidency. Upon hearing the news of Owen's death, Lincoln said: "Lovejoy was the only friend I had in Congress." The Lovejoy Award for best brief was established to honor this generation of brothers who dedicated their lives to a greater purpose and through the power of their words, writings, and advocacy changed a nation.
THE PAPKE PRIZE
This prize was established in 2001 and is named in honor of David R. Papke, former R. Bruce Townsend Professor of Law and faculty advisor to the Indiana Law Review. The award is given annually to the student who has written the best note in the Indiana Law Review.
WOMEN'S CAUCUS AWARD
The Women's Caucus provides an annual award to a student who has demonstrated a high potential for outstanding future contributions to the advancement of women in the legal community.
TAX AWARDS
BINGHAM MCHALE LLP TAX AWARD
One annual award of $500, given to one student who has demonstrated outstanding ability in the subject of taxation. This award is granted by the law firm of Bingham McHale LLP, of Indianapolis, Indiana.
CURTIS E. SHIRLEY TAX AWARDS
Two annual awards of $500 each, given to two students who have demonstrated excellent ability in the area of federal and/or state tax procedure. These awards are granted by Curtis E. Shirley, attorney at law, of Indianapolis, Indiana and a member of the graduating class of 1991.
HALL RENDER KILLIAN HEATH & LYMAN STATE AND LOCAL TAX AWARDS
One annual award of $500 each, given to a student who has demonstrated exceptional ability in the area of state and local taxation law. This award is granted by the law firm of Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman, of Indianapolis, Indiana.
KATZ & KORIN ESTATE AND BUSINESS TAX AWARD
One annual award of $500, given to one student who has demonstrated outstanding ability in both estate and business taxation law. This award is granted by the law firm of Katz & Korin, of Indianapolis Indiana.
KATZ, SAPPER & MILLER LLP TAX AWARDS
Two annual awards of $1,000 each, given to two students who have demonstrated outstanding ability in the subject of taxation and who are interested in a career in taxation with a CPA firm. These awards are granted by the CPA firm of Katz, Sapper & Miller, LLP, with headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana.
MICHAEL J. SACOPULOS TAX AWARDS
Ten annual awards of $100 each, given to ten students who have demonstrated the ability to do quality legal tax work in two or more tax courses. These awards are granted by Michael J. Sacopulos, attorney at law, of Terre Haute, Indiana.
