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Institutional Scholarships and Awards for Upper-Class Students
SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS
ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIPS:
COMMUTER SCHOLARSHIPS:
YELLOW RIBBON PROGRAM:
ANNUAL/ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS – BY APPLICATION
ARLINE BESUNDER SCHOLARSHIP
THE BASILE LAW FIRM P.C. BUSINESS AND CORPORATE LAW SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2019 by The Basile Law Firm P.C. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising second-year student (any student entering his/her second semester or year as of the fall semester) with a demonstrated interest in business and corporate law.
BEDFORD INSURANCE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2016 by Mario Capobianco and David Park of Bedford Insurance. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student who shows academic promise.
BETHPAGE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION SCHOLARSHIP
CAMPOLO, MIDDLETON & McCORMICK, LLP SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2014 by the Law Firm of Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student with an interest in land use.CATHY AND HOWARD STEIN SCHOLARSHIP
CERTILMAN BALIN ADLER & HYMAN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by Touro Law Center Board Chair Howard Stein and the partners of Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman in 2013. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) who shows academic promise.CHRIS J. COSCHIGNANO AND SAHN WARD COSCHIGNANO SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2016 by Chris Coschignano ’90 and the members of the Sahn Ward Coschignano, PLLC law firm. The scholarship will be awarded to two (2) rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) students who have an interest in practicing in the area of land use or real estate law.
CLIFFORD RICHNER SCHOLARSHIP
CULLEN & DYKMAN LLP SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2015 by partners of the Cullen & Dykman LLP law firm. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student who shows academic promise.
DAVIDOFF FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2017 by Ruben Davidoff, Touro Law LL.M. class of 2010. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student in good academic standing for whom the scholarship will have a significant impact on his/her ability to attend the Law Center.
DEBORAH WAIRE POST SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2016 in honor of Professor Deborah Waire Post. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) African American student who comes from modest means with working parents and who may be the first member of his/her family to attending college and graduate school.
DELL FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2016 by Joseph Dell. The scholarship will be awarded to four (4) rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) students each year for whom the scholarships will make a significant difference in the lives of the students during and after their legal education at Touro Law.
DR. AND MRS. ALBERT SHERWYN AND JOSEPH COOPER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This scholarship was established in 2015 by Touro Law adjunct professors Ilene Sherwyn Cooper and husband Mitchell J. Cooper. The scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student with a grade point average of at least 3.5.
ELLEN EISENSTADT COHEN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2014 by Touro College. The scholarship will be awarded to a female student who best exemplifies the qualities of Ellen Eisenstadt Cohen who was committed to her family, and a woman of integrity, skill and kindness.
EVELYN GLICKSTEIN KLIMPL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2016 by Dean Emeritus Howard A. Glickstein in memory of his sister Evelyn. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is a member of the Touro Law Center Law Review
FARRELL FRITZ, P.C. DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2017 by the Farrell Fritz, P.C. law firm. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student in good academic standing from a minority community. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need, for whom the scholarship will have a significant impact on his/her ability to attend the Law Center.
GERALD J. SCHER MOOT COURT SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2013 by Florence Hessen Scher ’85 in honor of her late husband. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is an incoming member of the Touro Law Center Moot Court Board. The determination of the award is to be based upon 50% need and 50% on a written essay regarding the candidate’s Moot Court aspirations.
GROSSMAN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2013 by alumnus Jack Grossman ’88. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) who is a well-rounded student and active in student life at Touro Law Center.
GUTTERSON FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2014 by alumnus Scott Gutterson ’83. The scholarship will be awarded to two (2) law students who demonstrate an interest in the fields of business, tax or entrepreneurship.
HENRY SCHEIN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2016 by Henry Schein, Inc. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student with a demonstrated interest in health law.
HONORABLE LEON D. LAZER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2018 by David Lazer, Deborah Lazer, Brett Lazer and the Evan Lazer Trust (David Lazer, Trustee). The scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student in good academic standing.
HOWARD A. GLICKSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP IN CIVIL AND HUMAN RIGHTS
This scholarship was established in 2017 by the Milton Handler Foundation in honor of Dean Emeritus Howard A. Glickstein. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student with a demonstrated interest and passion for civil and human rights.
JAMES WEISSMAN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2014 by Linda Weissman. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student with an interest in business law.
JASON SOLEIMANI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2018 by Lorraine Ganjian. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising second-year student (any student entering his/her second semester or year as of the fall semester) in good standing.
JOHN SANTUCCI JUSTICE SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2013 by alumnus Thomas Santucci ’83, along with family and friends in honor of his father John Santucci, former DA of Queens and a longtime friend to Touro Law Center. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student whose profile demonstrates a commitment to perseverance and personal integrity.
JOSEPH M. MARGER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2014 by alumnus Joseph M. Marger ’89. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a law student with an interest in corporate or business law.
THE JOSEPH B. ROSENBERG SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2018 by Joseph B. Rosenberg. The scholarship will be awarded each year to the Editor-in-Chief of the Touro Law Review.
THE JUDGE SOL WACHTLER VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP
This Scholarship was established in 2014 by North Shore-LIJ Health System’s Foundation and Law & Psychiatry Institute in honor of Sol Wachtler, a life trustee of the North Shore-LIJ Health System, former chief judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, a longtime member of the Touro Law Center’s Board of Governors and a Korean War Army veteran. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a law student who is a veteran or is focusing on studying veterans’ issues, mental health or disability law.
KERMIT GITENSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2014 by the Kermit Gitenstein Foundation. The scholarship will be awarded to two (2) rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) students who will be designated as Gitenstein Scholars. One Gitenstein scholarship is designated for a qualified student with an interest in health law and the second scholarship will be for a qualified student with an interest in aging and longevity law.
LEFKOWITZ FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2013 by alumna Helen Lefkowitz ’88. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student who is dedicated to professional ethics.
LUIS PAGAN LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2014 by the Long Island Hispanic Bar Association Community Service Fund (LIHBA) with the goal of enhancing the diversity of the student population at Touro Law Center and in the Long Island legal profession. The scholarship will be awarded to a student who is a member of Touro Law's Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA) with a demonstrated commitment to Long Island and the Hispanic community.
MARIO AND LINA CAPOBIANCO SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2015 by Mario and Lina Capobianco. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student who shows academic promise.
MARTIN AND LAURIE TANKLEFF SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2014 by alumnus Martin Tankleff ’14. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student interested in wrongful convictions specifically and more generally in criminal defense work.
MATTHEW MASCHLER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2013 by alumnus Matthew Maschler ’97. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student who is dedicated to the ideals of the profession and collegiality.
MELTZER, LIPPE, GOLDSTEIN & BREITSTONE, LLP SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2015 by the Law Firm of Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student whose demonstrated law school experience to date has influenced his/her career goals for the future.
MEYER, SUOZZI, ENGLISH & KLEIN, P.C. DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2017 by the Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. law firm. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student who is in the top quartile of his/her class at the time of application. Preference will be given to a student with demonstrated financial need, for whom the scholarship will have a significant impact on his/her ability to attend the Law Center. The application shall include an essay on the following topic: Becoming an Attorney: the Benefits and Challenges of Diversity.
NAGIN FAMILY PUBLIC INTEREST SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2018 by Jason H. Nagin, Esq. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student in good academic standing who intends to enter into the field of Public Interest Law after graduation. The applicant should demonstrate a long term interest and commitment to the field of Public Interest Law.
PATRICIA E. SALKIN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Dean Patricia Salkin on the occasion of her Academic Convocation and installation as the 5th Dean of Touro Law Center. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) female student who shows commitment to women’s and/or diversity issues.
POSNER & GAIER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2015 by alumna Phyllis Luster Gaier '85 in memory of her late husband and law partner Steve Posner. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) with an interest in criminal defense for indigent clients.
RIVKIN RADLER LLP SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2014 by the Law Firm of Rivkin Radler LLP. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student who shows academic promise.
RHONDA GELFMAN SZABO SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2016 by Rhonda Gelfman Szabo ’86. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) female student in good academic standing.
RUSKIN MOSCOU FALTISCHEK SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was renewed in 2019 by the Law Firm of Ruskin Moscou Faltischek, P.C. The scholarship will be awarded to an upper-level student in good standing.
SCHWARTZAPFEL LAWYERS P.C. SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2014 by the Schwartzapfel Lawyers P.C. law firm. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a law student who is a son/daughter of a union member, has a 3.5 GPA or higher, and is in financial need. Applicants must submit a 500-word essay describing what inspired them to pursue a law degree as part of their application.
SHEILA AND STUART SALKIN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2013 by Dean Salkin and her husband Howard Gross in honor of her parents. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a law student who is either currently or was previously a K-12 teacher pursuing school while also raising a family; or someone raising a family who has expressed an interest in educational law.
SHIRLEY FUCHSBERG SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2013 by the Fuchsberg family in memory of their mother, Shirley Fuchsberg, a longtime supporter and friend of Touro Law. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) female student that shows academic promise.
STEPHANIE ESTEVEZ '00 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2015 in memory of Stephanie Estevez '00 by her husband and two children. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) female student who is a working mother while attending law school.
SUSAN M. DIETRICH CLYNE ’88 MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was created by Touro Law in memory of Susan Dietrich Clyne ’88 who perished on 9/11 in the World Trade Center tragedy. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising 3L part-time student with significant family responsibilities.
THOMAS SHAW MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2017 by Robert Shaw in memory of his brother Thomas Shaw, who was a student at the Law Center. The scholarship will be awarded to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student who is passionate about helping the underprivileged with access to justice. Preference will be given to a candidate interested in pursuing a career in public interest law. The application should be accompanied by an essay addressing the candidate’s interest in “doing the public good.”
TSUNIS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2014 by John Tsunis. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student with an interest in land use and/or real estate law.
ADMINISTRATIVELY AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS
The following scholarships are administratively awarded to upper-class students based on the selection criteria set forth by the donors.
BESS AND SAMUEL ZEIGEN SCHOLARSHIP
The late Marshall (Buddy) Zeigen established this scholarship in 1997 in honor of his parents. It is awarded annually to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student who demonstrates exceptional academic promise along with a proven commitment to community service.
CLAIRE AND SAMUEL MOZEL SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2015 by The Claire and Samuel Mozel Charitable Trust. The scholarship will be awarded to students with an interest in Jewish law.
FAY AND SAUL STARR SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was created by the Fischtein family in honor of Sharon Fischtein’s parents. It is awarded annually to a rising 2L (FT/PT) or rising 3L (five-year PT) student who is academically gifted.
THE JUDGE SOL WACHTLER VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This scholarship was established in 2015 by the Judy and Fred Wilpon Family Foundation in honor of Judge Sol Wachtler, the former Chief Judge of New York State, in recognition of his work with veterans, and the Wilpon family’s keen interest in assisting veterans. The scholarships will be awarded to Touro Law Center students who are U.S. military veterans and meet specific academic and financial criteria.MARK C. ZAUDERER SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2016 by Mark Zauderer. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a student who achieves the highest grade for performance in Civil Dispute Resolution and Procedure. In the event of a tie, an essay will be required.SIDNEY R. AND WALTER SIBEN SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is named for its benefactors, the founders of the Siben & Siben Law Firm in Bay Shore. It is awarded annually to a continuing student who demonstrates exceptional academic promise.
THOMAS ROSICKI '97 AND CYNTHIA ROSICKI SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was established in 2017 by Tom Rosicki and his wife Cynthia. The Rosicki Scholars Program was created for students who identify themselves as having a physical disability or another disabling condition resulting from a long-term medical condition or chronic disease.
AWARDS
ILENE H. BARSHAY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
Stan and Ilene ’87 Barshay, together with their family, created this award to recognize a rising 2L student who has demonstrated both excellence in Legal Process and compelling circumstances outside of the classroom.MORRIS E. FISCHER, LLC AWARD
This award was established in 2012 by Morris Fischer ’95. The award will be presented to the student who earns the highest grade in the Jewish Law class and/or demonstrates a strong appreciation for the importance and contributions of Jewish law.
FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIP & ACADEMIC SUPPORT
THE THOMAS AND CYNTHIA ROSICKI DISABILITY FUND
This fund was established in 2013 by Touro Law Center alumnus Thomas Rosicki ’97 and his wife Cynthia. The Fund is to be utilized as needed to meet reasonable accommodations for one or more students with a disability. At the discretion of the Law Center, interest income of the Fund can be utilized as a scholarship for a deserving student with a disability.
SUMMER FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Touro Law Center offers funding for summer fellowships on a competitive basis. The deadline for applications is in March each year. Unless otherwise specified, all Fellowships are awarded at $5,000 for the summer and acceptance of the Fellowship funds is contingent upon the students’ continuing their studies at Touro Law Center. Some of the Fellowships awarded are listed below.
THE FANNIE AND SAMUEL GLICKSTEIN MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP
Dean Emeritus Howard A. Glickstein established this fellowship in honor of his parents, Fannie and Samuel Glickstein. This fellowship is designed to encourage public interest employment by awarding a summer Public Interest Law Fellowship to a qualified student who demonstrates a clear passion for public interest work.
JUDGE SOL WACHTLER VETERANS SUMMER PUBLIC INTEREST FELLOWSHIP
The North Shore-LIJ Health System endowed a “Judge Sol Wachtler Veterans Summer Public Interest Fellowship”. The interest income of endowment would be used to provide an annual Summer Public Interest Fellowship to a Touro Law student who wishes to participate in the work of the Veterans’ and Servicemembers’ Rights Clinic at Touro Law – or in another summer placement explicitly working with veterans to address the legal needs that arise from psychiatric or psychosocial issues arising from their military service.
THE DELL AND DEAN SUMMER PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FELLOWSHIP
The Dell & Dean Summer Public Interest Law Fellowship was established by Joseph G. Dell, Esq. and Christopher R. Dean, Esq. for Summer 2017. The Public Interest Law Fellowship Subcommittee will make the selection of the recipient of the Dell & Dean Summer Public Interest Law Fellowship. The Subcommittee will select a student who has a demonstrated record of public service from the pool of applicants for the Public Interest Law Fellowships. The Dean of the Law School will acknowledge the selection of the Fellow to Joseph G. Dell, Esq.
LONG ISLAND HISPANIC BAR EQUITY FELLOWSHIP
The Long Island Hispanic Bar Association Community Service Fund and Bethpage Federal Credit Union created this summer Public Interest Law Fellowship for a member of the Touro Law Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA) to work in the Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office. The selected candidate should be bilingual, have an interest in pursuing a career as a district attorney, have ties to Long Island or the Long Island Hispanic community and have performed community service in the Hispanic community.
TOURO LAW CENTER SUMMER PUBLIC INTEREST LAW FELLOWSHIP (PILF)
Based on funds raised at the Annual Public Interest Auction in March, Touro Law Center awards summer Public Interest Law Fellowships. Each year the Law Center offers about 13 PILF fellowships based on the success of the auction.
SUMMER FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM
This program is available to all returning upper-class students who are eligible to participate in the Federal Work Study Program. Traditionally summer legal intern positions in the various District Attorneys’ offices, courts and government agencies, as well as not-for-profit agencies such as Legal Aid, ACLU, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, etc. are unpaid. The Federal Work-Study summer program affords students the opportunity to take prestigious summer legal intern positions to gain necessary “real life” work experience, build their resumes, and network while moving forward to permanent job placement. This program also helps to off-set loan debt since students do not have to borrow additional funds to cover commuter and work-related expenses. The pay rate is $13 per hour for a maximum 30-hour work week. Work study funds are allocated on a first-come, first serve basis and a waiting list is maintained. An email announcement is sent with instructions for applying.
*In no event may scholarship awards exceed the cost of tuition for an academic year.