The Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe is currently offering its annual Scholarship Essay Contest for a qualified and deserving student, with the winner of 2025’s award to receive $2,500 to put towards their esteemed educational goals.
Applications for the scholarship are currently being accepted, with the deadline for submissions being June 13, 2025; any applications received after this date will be ineligible for consideration.
PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must be a New York State resident.
The Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe is committed to maintaining strong ties with the Long Island community and giving back. To that end, their team regularly engages in volunteer work to assist those in need. This volunteer work takes many forms, ranging from helping Long Island residents with legal issues to supporting underprivileged community members, according to founding partner Richard Jaffe.
“Community service represents a critical aspect of our firm,” he said. “To further extend our commitment to giving back to the community, we want to help today’s young volunteers succeed in their academic and professional pursuits. When they venture out into their own careers, they will, in a way, be continuing our legacy.”
To apply for the Scholarship Essay Contest, applicants must fill out the online application form and meet the following qualifications:
- Have a GPA of 2.5 (applies only to students already in college when applying)
- Be admitted to or enrolled in an accredited college, university, or graduate school
- Provide proof of enrollment as well as a college or high school transcript
- Write and submit an essay on the topic described below
- Agree to the scholarship’s terms and conditions
- Complete and submit the application form
The topic of the aforementioned essay – which must be at least 750 words in length – should be based on your choice of ONE of the two following topics:
- Topic #1 – Standing Up for Others: A Time You Challenged an Injustice: Think about a time when you stood up for someone else or spoke out against something you felt was unfair. It could be something in your personal life, at school, or in your community. How did this experience change the way you think about fairness and justice? What did you learn from this situation that made you think differently about how the legal system works or how it should work?
- Topic #2 – The Importance of Community Engagement: Past, Present, and Future: Why is it important for individuals to be actively involved in their communities? Reflect on ways you have contributed to your community so far. Looking ahead, how do you plan to make a positive impact through your future career?
Once the essay on one of the two above topics has been completed, it should be saved as a Microsoft Word document and attached to the application form available at this link. Applicants are free to include personal anecdotes and descriptions of any volunteer projects that they may have personally spearheaded or participated in.
Applications must be received no later than June 13, 2025; any applications submitted past this date will not be considered. Again, all applicants must be New York State residents.
The winner of the contest will be announced by July 15th, 2025. Please click here to review a list of past winners of the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe Community Volunteer Scholarship.
For legal reasons, the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe is unable to accept any calls, emails, or other communication regarding the scholarship, nor are they able to answer any questions regarding it. The information available in this article contains all information needed to apply for the scholarship, and a representative from the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe will reach out and contact any applicant if further information is needed.