MAX Scholarship Winners
MAX Scholarship Winners

MAX Scholarship Winners

May 2023 MAX by AccessLex® $50,000 Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship Winner

Eric Gross
University of Minnesota Law School

Eric Gross

"AccessLex [offers] the tools to begin tackling your finances while balancing a busy law school schedule through webinars, short courses, the opportunity to meet with a financial coach, and more. These resources tremendously help alleviate the stress of financial planning not only for life during law school, but also for life after law school. I am beyond grateful to have been awarded the first MAX by AccessLex® Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship and for AccessLex Institute’s help in achieving my career goals. Thank you to AccessLex for all it does to empower the next generation of lawyers and for being an invaluable resource to law students!"

April 2023 MAX by AccessLex® Grand Prize $40,000 Scholarship Winners

 

1L Winner

Ryan Abboud

Ryan Abboud
Southern University Law Center



"When I learned about the breadth of services that AccessLex offers to law students, I was blown away. Having access to top-tier financial information and resources to supplement my law schooling has brought an overwhelming sense of comfort that will carry beyond my matriculation at the Law Center. I am a firm believer that every student across the nation should get involved with AccessLex to learn the pillars of financial literacy and set themselves up for success outside of the courtroom."

 

2L Winner

Isabella Field

Isabella Field
Loyola University Chicago

School of Law


"As a first-generation law student, it has been truly amazing to have AccessLex Institute® as a resource to achieve financial literacy. Not only does AccessLex provide great resources to learn about how best to manage finances during law school, but they also offer resources to start planning for life beyond law school. I am so grateful to my school for introducing me to AccessLex, and even more grateful to AccessLex for helping me achieve my goal of becoming a lawyer. The MAX by AccessLex® webinars are hands-on and will remain applicable for the rest of my life. I only wish I had found AccessLex sooner!"

 

3L Winner

Kellie Warren

Kellie Warren
University of Oregon

School of Law


"As a first-generation law student going into public interest law, my finances and the amount of debt that I have accumulated have been my biggest concerns throughout law school. MAX by AccessLex® has allowed me to alleviate those concerns. The courses are short to fit into a busy law school schedule while still giving me all the practical information I need to tackle my finances! The webinars have taught me everything from student loan repayment plans and investing to negotiating salary and benefits. I cannot express how grateful I am for the MAX program and this scholarship!"

 

April 2023 MAX by AccessLex® Grand Prize $25,000 Scholarship Winners

 

1L Winners

 

Nick Wead

Nick Wead
The Ohio State University

Moritz College of Law

"MAX by AccessLex® provided me with an invaluable opportunity to become financially educated to make informed decisions for my future. Although I had a foundational understanding of personal finances and preparation, MAX provided me with additional knowledge and tools that were most applicable to my situation as a law student. Investing a relatively small amount of time to learn so many helpful lessons was a no-brainer for me. Then to have been subsequently awarded a scholarship was such a blessing that will help minimize my debt and further my financial goals. AccessLex, thank you for making relevant financial education accessible and providing me with a scholarship opportunity!"

Stephen Collier

Stephen Collier
The Ohio State University
Moritz College of Law


"When I entered law school, I was aware that I was taking a big risk by taking out sizeable loans to finance my legal education. During orientation, my school introduced the incoming 1L class to the MAX by AccessLex® program. The courses and webinars eased so much of the financial-based apprehension I felt by helping me develop a plan for how to attack my finances both while in school and after graduation. As a first-generation law student, I can’t overstate how helpful AccessLex has been. I recommend utilizing all of the tools that this incredible organization has to offer!"

 

2L Winners

 

Annie Xu

Annie Xu
University of Michigan

Law School


"Managing my finances has been one of the trickiest aspects of my law school experience. That’s why I pride myself on finding and seizing every opportunity available to make it easier. MAX by AccessLex® has been one of my greatest finds, making my journey to financial literacy both interesting and rewarding. As someone who loves to share my own knowledge and resources, I am most grateful to AccessLex for demystifying the process by making these tools available for everyone. Thank you for what you do, and I hope my friends and classmates take my recommendation!"

 

Sanam Analouei

Sanam Analouei
University of Colorado
Law School

"Sometimes, as law students, we are so wrapped up in all of the academic and extracurricular responsibilities we have that it’s easy to neglect important personal planning, especially when it comes to finance (no one wants to sit down and think about budgeting). But AccessLex made it so easy to dive into important topics and saved me so much time that would’ve otherwise been spent in a rabbit hole of Google searches. Like the saying goes, “time is money,” and AccessLex helped me save so much of both by offering succinct webinars that got straight to the point and solutions and plans for moving forward!"

 

3L Winners

 

Nathalie Garcia

Nathalie Garcia
Southwestern Law School

 


"A concern I had coming into law school was loans. It can be daunting to think about, on top of studying and extracurriculars. Then, I was introduced to AccessLex Institute®, and it really changed my outlook on my finances. They provide students with everything they need to know when it comes to loans. I want to pursue public interest, and as a first-generation graduate, I had no idea what life after law school would be like in terms of repayment. But their aids, such as the webinars, were immensely helpful and gave me an optimistic point of view in financial planning."

 

Tyler Prescott

Tyler Prescott
Roger Williams University
School of Law

"Entering law school, I already had significant student loan debt from my undergraduate work. The [MAX by AccessLex®] tools and resources provided have helped me to better strategize how to tackle paying down my loans. The lessons and webinars were provided in an easily digestible manner and covered a breadth of topics from budgeting to investing to loan repayment. In addition to all the information they have afforded me through the MAX program, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the scholarships. The enormous relief I have felt in receiving a scholarship is something I can hardly express."

February 2023 MAX by AccessLex® $5,000 Scholarship Winners

 

1L Winners

 

Caitlin Schmitt

Caitlin Schmitt
Marquette University
Law School


"My number one concern coming into law school was my finances. I heard from everyone I talked to that law school was expensive and you could leave with crippling debt. When Marquette introduced us to AccessLex, I felt relieved that there was a way for me to learn how to manage my loans as well as my day-to-day finances. I am so grateful for the MAX by AccessLex® program!"

Sierra Jamros

Sierra Jamros
Suffolk University
Law School


"I was introduced to AccessLex before the start of my 1L year while I was thinking about my finances and financial future. Taking out loans for law school can be intimidating and thinking about the debt is overwhelming. The MAX by AccessLex® program is very interactive and really allowed me to learn more about financial planning. The resources are easy to understand and helpful. I think everyone should utilize MAX to set up a smart financial plan. Thank you, AccessLex!"

 

2L Winners

 

Casey Callahan

Casey Callahan
Loyola University Chicago

School of Law


"I am so grateful to AccessLex for this scholarship. As a dual J.D./MSW student interested in pursuing public interest law, understanding my finances and planning for the future are always top of mind. Completing the personal finance program as a 1L gave me practical tools to achieve my dreams and remain financially healthy while doing it. As a first-generation college graduate, I am also grateful for how accessible this program is to folks who are having to navigate this for the first time. Thank you so much, again! "

 

Alexandria Abacherli

Alexandria Abacherli
University of Connecticut

School of Law

"The MAX by AccessLex® program is a unique tool for law students. Although law school teaches you how to brief a case, use legal research platforms, or use the bluebook, financial planning and education are often pushed to the wayside. However, MAX bridges that gap and offers law students access to financial planning tools. I especially appreciate how webinars are offered at multiple times. MAX makes it easy to fit financial education seamlessly into the always-changing and busy schedule of law students."

 

3L Winners

 

Rolando Garcia-Rojas

Rolando Garcia-Rojas
Barry University

Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

"When I was first introduced to MAX by AccessLex® during my 1L, I didn’t really consider the usefulness of the program because I was drowning in schoolwork. After attending my first webinar, I began to realize the utility for investing and managing my finances during and after law school. MAX is a one stop shop for all matters regarding financial planning providing students the tools and confidence we need to make better financial decisions. The lessons imparted by the knowledgeable speakers are informative, interactive, and useful when assessing my financial status. The option to meet one-on-one with a financial coach is a tremendous resource that will help me prepare for life after school."

Tyler Prescott

Tyler Prescott
Roger Williams University

School of Law

"The MAX by AccessLex® program has been incredibly informative. It has afforded me the chance to learn more about managing my finances for law school and beyond, and it has done so in an easy to digest format. Law school is hard enough, so I am beyond thankful to AccessLex for all that they do."

November 2022 MAX by AccessLex® $5,000 Scholarship Winners

 

1L Winners

 

Carter Jane Pond

Carter Jane Pond
Lewis & Clark
Law School


"I won't lie, when I received the email from AccessLex, I thought it was just another requirement to check off my orientation to-do list. But when I started the MAX personal finance program, I was pleasantly surprised...I was guided through easily digestible modules that broke things down so I could grasp the topics without feeling like I was being bombarded with difficult-to-understand material. Finally, I was learning the elusive information I had felt intimidated by for years and gaining confidence in my personal finance abilities. I am beyond grateful, and forever will be, to the MAX by AccessLex® personal finance program for teaching me about concepts that will come in handy for the rest of my life."

Jana Kakugawa

Jane Kakugawa
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa

William S. Richardson School of Law

"I am so grateful to MAX by AccessLex® for all that you do! As the first person in my family to attend law school, I am constantly worried about the future especially with the debt I am accumulating. But MAX has put some of those worries to rest. I've learned so much in the few months I have been using MAX and I look forward to learning more! Thank you again for this scholarship!"

 

2L Winners

 

Maria Pfister

Maria Pfister
University of Minnesota

School of Law


"I have learned so much from the MAX by AccessLex® personal finance program. I especially appreciate the interactive nature of the program, the practical webinars, and the ability to meet one-on-one with a financial coach. This is such a valuable program and has helped me prepare for life after law school!"

 

Cherie Correlli

Cherie Correlli
University of Baltimore

School of Law

"The MAX by AccessLex® program provides easy-to-follow financial literacy lessons that can be practically implemented, both during law school and into the future...With so much to think about during law school, it’s easy to push financial planning off to the side, but the MAX program makes it simple and fun to work through the lessons and plan for the financial future. I am very grateful to have been able to access such a helpful program, and to receive a scholarship, which goes a long way toward alleviating financial concerns!"

 

3L Winners

 

Erica Spence

Erica Spence
California Western University

School of Law

"I was first introduced to MAX by AccessLex® through an informational session discussing Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. It is extremely user friendly and approachable. Lessons are informative, interactive, and provide useful information for all levels. MAX is an all-in-one resource that is incredibly helpful for students navigating financial planning – providing guidance and tools for managing student debt, making investments, and assessing financial status. It gives students the confidence to handle financial considerations both now and in the future. Thank you, MAX by AccessLex®!

Pranita Dhungana

Pranita Dhungana
Penn State

Dickinson Law

"Practical financial education is not really taught during academic life, so having access to MAX by AccessLex® lessons on managing finances has been really helpful for me as a student. I have also benefitted from attending live MAX webinars on foundations of investing and managing career finances, especially since I will be entering my professional phase soon. The webinars are live and interactive, and I have been able to ask questions to experts in real time! For someone with very little education in personal finance, these accessible lessons and webinars have been a great help."