Texas Municipal Lawyers Scholarship

The Bojorquez Law Firm, PC, is sponsoring a $4,000 scholarship to be awarded to a Texas law student in furtherance of the firm's efforts to inspire new legal professionals to pursue the meaningful and rewarding career opportunities that exist in the representation of local governments. The 2025 scholarship is being awarded in honor of our dearly departed friend, colleague, and mentor, Art Pertile.

To apply, please submit the following documents:

1. 300-350 word Statement of Interest on how municipal law or local government has impacted the applicant's life or the professional contributions the applicant seeks to make to the field
2. 2 Reference Letters from local government lawyers or law professors confirming the applicant's interest in and aptitude for the area of local government law
3. Resume outlining education, experience, honors, and professional interests
4. Law school official/unofficial transcript
5. 2-3 minute video (optional): applicant can convey their desire to be a municipal lawyer and how they have demonstrated an interest in local government law
6. Brief statement disclosing all other scholarships and grants the applicant will be receiving for the relevant (current or upcoming) school year

Applications are due no later than 4pm Central, December 31, 2025. Incomplete applications and late applications will not be considered. The annual award is anticipated to be announced the first week of March 2026.

Eligible law students seeking consideration must submit their completed applications, including references, transcripts, and other written materials specified above, electronically to Info@TexasMunicipalLawyers.com, with the subject titled "Texas Municipal Lawyers Scholarship." Information regarding this scholarship will be posted on https://www.accesslex.org and www.TexasMunicipalLawyers.com/careers/

1. 1. 1Ls and 2Ls currently enrolled in good standing in ABA-accredited Texas law schools
   2. Factors considered in making the award include (at the firm's sole discretion):
      1. Demonstrated interest, background, or experience in local government law shown either by internships, clerkships, work experience, coursework, volunteer history, publications, etc.
      2. Ties or a connection to Texas