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April 2024 MAX by AccessLex® Grand Prize $40,000 Scholarship Winners
April 2024 MAX by AccessLex® Grand Prize $40,000 Scholarship Winners
1L Winner
Taylor Redd
Loyola University Chicago
School of Law
"As a first-generation graduate student, MAX by AccessLex® has provided me with invaluable financial resources and support. The online modules are convenient and have helped me optimize my current budget, develop strategies for student loan repayment, and set clear financial goals. MAX by AccessLex® has truly simplified my law school financial planning, giving me confidence in my financial future. I sincerely recommend AccessLex to all aspiring lawyers!"
2L Winner
Mia Bartolomei-Negron
Stetson University
College of Law
"Although incredibly rewarding, law school can also be incredibly stressful when it comes to managing personal finances. As a first-generation law student, MAX by AccessLex® has empowered me to take control of my financial future through informed decision making. The course and online webinars allowed me to assess my current financial state and set realistic financial goals for a successful future. I could not recommend MAX by AccessLex® enough. Thank you AccessLex for this incredible scholarship!"
3L Winner
Amanda Rotimi
Roger Williams University
School of Law
"The MAX by AccessLex® personal finance program has played a pivotal role in supporting me as a first-generation law student. This program has been an invaluable resource for a student like me who is navigating the complexities of financing a legal education without prior family experience. Through MAX by AccessLex®, I have gained a deeper understanding of budgeting, loan management, and financial planning specific to the legal profession. The program's comprehensive resources have guided me through important decisions, such as navigating student loans, understanding repayment options, and making informed choices about my financial future. I am very grateful for the scholarship and the plethora of financial education resources that AccessLex provides."
April 2024 MAX by AccessLex® Grand Prize $25,000 Scholarship Winners
April 2024 MAX by AccessLex® Grand Prize $25,000 Scholarship Winners
1L Winner
Beau Posey
Lewis & Clark
Law School
"Finance jargon and money management have always made my head spin! AccessLex Institute’s MAX Financial Foundations course presented complex topics in a way that was easy to understand and learn. It assuaged a lot of the anxiety I had coming into law school about how to manage the debt I was accruing. For the first time ever, I feel financially literate and able to manage a budget and my debt. MAX’s 1L course section in planning a budget for summer has been especially invaluable, and because of the information I learned I was able to save enough to comfortably finance a productive first summer in law school! I would recommend that every law student, especially those entering their 2L or 3L years, take advantage of the wonderful resources offered. Outside of MAX, the AccessLex Law School Scholarship Databank and Diversity Pathway Program Directory are invaluable for students both actively in law school or considering a career in the legal profession."
2L Winners
Courtney Latourrette
Elon University
School of Law
"MAX by AccessLex® has absolutely revolutionized access to financial literacy for law students. As a first-generation law student, AccessLex has given me the resources to better understand my finances and empower me with education. Thank you to AccessLex for giving students access to their amazing tools and for this life-changing scholarship!"
Andrea Welsh
University of Oregon
School of Law
"Financial literacy is key to building a strong foundation for both personal and professional success. As a law student, I am deeply grateful to MAX for the frequent, engaging, and easy-to-access webinars offered throughout the year. Not only was I able to review the building blocks of personal finance, but I also learned about more complex topics including insurance and investing. I look forward to continuing my personal finance learning journey with MAX throughout law school and as I enter the legal profession. Thank you to all the MAX financial educators for empowering the next generation of lawyers!"
3L Winners
Jessica James
UCLA
School of Law
"MAX by AccessLex® is a great resource for law students to build financial literacy, particularly as they take on the financial burden of a legal education. Their lessons and tools are informative, clear, and accessible. I am very grateful for the resources and scholarships that AccessLex provides."
Mindie Fish
University of Dayton
School of Law
"MAX by AccessLex® has been an incredible resource that has resulted in me being more educated on the financial options and responsibilities during and after law school. As a non-traditional student, I have had experience including owning and selling four homes that had mortgages and I still learned so much. For example, I learned about bar loans, and that information helped me determine how I would prepare for when I am out of school but studying for the bar. Invaluable is how I describe the resources found on MAX by AccessLex®."
February 2024 MAX by AccessLex® $5,000 Scholarship Winners
February 2024 MAX by AccessLex® $5,000 Scholarship Winners
1L Winners
Nicholas Westly
Lewis & Clark
Law School
Hooman Hojabri
Loyola University Chicago
School of Law
"Financial literacy is one of the most important skills needed as one enters the professional world. Thankfully MAX by AccessLex® is an amazing resource to establish a great foundation of financial knowledge that helps with managing the costs of law school. The tools and education MAX by AccessLex® makes available to the next generation of lawyers is invaluable, both during their time in school and in the professional realm. I was able to do in-depth financial planning for both my time in law school and my post-graduation life thanks to this program. MAX by AccessLex® is easy and intuitive to use, I could not recommend utilizing it enough."
2L Winners
Paige Segall
Campbell University
Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
"As a law student, it's easy to get caught up in school and forget about other important aspects of your life, like finances. But we all know that financial responsibilities will look a bit different once we cross that graduation stage. That's where I have been appreciative of MAX by AccessLex®! Their short courses and online webinars have helped me stay on top of my finances in a digestible and stress-free way. The advisors at AccessLex are particularly helpful in providing the necessary resources to cultivate a positive mindset toward financial planning. Investing your time in developing these skills is crucial, as it will provide you with the necessary tools to be able to handle your finances with confidence."
Neil Joyce
University of Michigan
Law School
"AccessLex has the most useful financial planning resources I've come across in law school. Given the financial burden of a legal education, I've found AccessLex Institute's extensive resources and modules incredibly helpful in assessing my current financial state, my financial goals, and how I can put myself in a financially stable position to maximize the opportunities in my legal career. I plan to use AccessLex Institute's resources throughout the remainder of law school and as I enter the profession. Thank you, AccessLex!"
3L Winners
Rubí Rodriguez
Columbia
Law School
"MAX by AccessLex® has been such a game-changer for me during law school. As a first-generation law student, MAX has empowered me to make informed decisions about my financial future. Plus, it's super easy to use, which is a big win for someone like me who's not exactly a finance expert. It's made the whole law school journey a lot less overwhelming and a lot more manageable."
Annmarie Gruick
St. John’s University
School of Law
"MAX by AccessLex® has provided me with invaluable financial tools and knowledge to succeed in law school and in my future career. The online courses were accessible, informative, and easy to follow. The MAX by AccessLex® program was with me every step of the way through law school and my changing finances. The courses put me at ease and gave me a jump start to effectively plan for my future from loan repayment and beyond! I am grateful to AccessLex for the resources and the scholarships they provide!"
November 2023 MAX by AccessLex® $5,000 Scholarship Winners
November 2023 MAX by AccessLex® $5,000 Scholarship Winners
1L Winners
Kelly Brady
University of Montana
Alexander Blewett III School of Law
"It is easy to get so wrapped up in your studies that you forget that you need to be financially stable to help others as well as yourself. MAX by AccessLex® is a great program to start off your legal education, giving you the tools you need to both look far ahead and help abate more immediate day-to-day financial stress that might harm your progress in your law school journey! Mindfulness from day one about your financial health will help prevent other issues that are so often encountered by law students. Thank you to AccessLex for the help of this amazing scholarship and the tools from your program to look further down the road!"
Jennifer Zheng
University of Virginia
School of Law
"Financial education is an incredibly important skill in life, and I have appreciated the opportunity provided by MAX by AccessLex® to better understand the basics of personal finance while thinking about how to apply them in my own life. I found it especially thought-provoking to learn about how factors in one’s background and childhood can have a major psychological impact on the way they think about finances. I’m grateful to have learned these crucial skills prior to embarking on my legal career."
2L Winners
Andrew Ware
The George Washington University
Law School
"The resources and tools offered by AccessLex to help with financial planning during law school are immensely valuable. The online courses include useful information that addresses many questions and concerns regarding how to mindfully manage finances as a law student. Resources are accurate and accessible, making it easy to achieve financial literacy and making an otherwise overwhelming topic much more manageable. I am grateful for AccessLex Institute’s support and its commitment to empowering the next generation of lawyers to achieve success."
Emily Seitz
University of Minnesota
Law School
"MAX by AccessLex® has been invaluable in my law school career by providing many resources on loan repayment and managing finances. I was worried about loan repayment and finances when entering law school, but the MAX by AccessLex® tools have been a big help in planning for life post-graduation and for making financial planning easy to understand. I am very grateful to AccessLex for the resources and the scholarship they have provided!"
3L Winners
Annie Xu
University of Michigan
Law School
(Also one of our April 2023 grand prize scholarship winners!)
"AccessLex has been so helpful for simplifying complex topics I never thought I would understand without a business degree, like mutual funds versus ETFs, and all the different retirement savings vehicles. I love the interactive lessons and the wide range of articles and webinars. As a first-generation law student, I have never felt more empowered to take control of my financial journey. Thank you so much for all that you do!"
Megan Moran
Pepperdine
Caruso School of Law
"MAX by AccessLex® has been an indispensable resource to me, imparting crucial insights into the management of my law school debt and effectively preparing me for post-law school repayment. The platform's user-friendly interface efficiently simplifies intricate financial topics, ensuring accessibility and clarity. I am so thankful for the scholarship and the comprehensive financial education that MAX by AccessLex® has provided me."
Also see previous scholarship winners.