Chapman University School of Law offers scholarships to exceptional students on an annual basis. This spring, we are delighted to announce the 2013 scholarship recipients.

Alaa Alomar (2L) and Caroline Le (3L) received the 2013 Parham H. Williams Endowed Scholarship for Public Interest. This scholarship is awarded to graduating students with a strong academic background whose leadership and public interest work demonstrate a commitment to public interest endeavors. Recipient Caroline says her interest in human rights and public interest law were the main reasons she decided to go to law school.

“My previous experience working with trafficked victims inspired me to obtain a law degree so I could advocate on behalf of those marginalized populations who greatly need and deserve legal assistance, but whose economic and social circumstances limit their access to it,” said Caroline. “I feel very privileged to have gotten his scholarship especially because it was aimed at students who are passionate about public interest work.”

Other scholarship recipients include Jason Armbruster (3L) and Katie Haldorsen (3L). Both students received the 2013 Lee Memorial Award for their academic standing and interest in working in areas of Public Interest law. “I hope to be an advocate for public interest and give back to the community throughout my legal career, and the Lee Memorial Scholarship will help me to achieve this goal,” mentioned Jason. In the past, Jason clerked for several non-profit and government organizations, including Ventura Coastkeeper, the Orange County District Attorney’s Office and the United States Attorney’s Office.

Lastly, Karel Raba (3L) received the 2013 M. Katherine Baird Darmer Scholarship. This scholarship, named after the late Chapman Law Professor Katherine Darmer, is awarded to students who are committed to expanding human rights.

For more information about Chapman’s scholarships, please contact Kathleen Clark, Director of Financial Aid.