The Rosenthal Bar Exam Scholarship Program recognizes outstanding graduating California law students with financial need who are embarking on careers in public service law by providing financial support for costs related to taking the California Bar Exam. Winners will receive California Bar/Bri Law Review Bar Exam review courses and/or $1,000 in cash to help defray fees and related expenses of taking the California Bar Exam.
The Scholarship is named in honor of Imelda Rosenthal, who emigrated from Guatemala to the United States in the 1960s. Upon arrival, she learned the language and customs of her new country while preparing to join the workforce. Soon, Imelda was running a successful housekeeping and cosmetics company. Reflecting upon her early days in America, Imelda began using a portion of her business' profits to help other young immigrants find employment. Imelda worked with young people by helping them select the appropriate clothes and makeup and honing their communication skills for job interviews. She was highly regarded for her tireless commitment to helping others find and adapt to their new homeland.
In 1986, at the age of 42, Imelda passed away from cancer-related illness. To honor her memory, her family established a memorial fund, which led to the creation of the Foundation's Rosenthal Bar Exam Scholarship Program to carry on her work and inspire others to emulate her passion for giving back to the community.
Rosenthal Scholarships are typically awarded in the spring of each year.
Rosenthal Scholarship Awards
Application Information- 2008 Criteria, Instructions, and Conditions
- 2008 Application Checklist
- 2008 Complete Application Packet (PDF)
The Complete Application Packet includes the Criteria, Instructions, and Conditions, Application, Certification and Authorization Form, Certification of Financial Need, and Checklist.
Application Deadline
The 2008 Application Deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 14, 2008.
Please note that in order to provide enough time to select its nominees, a law school typically requires that Candidates submit their Applications to the law school by a date earlier than the Foundation's Application Deadline.
For additional information, please contact Joilene Grove, Program Director, at (415) 856-0780 ext. 302 or jgrove@calbarfoundation.org.
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