Bess Murad L’26 was named the recipient of the Hon. Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. Scholarship, administered by the Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association.
“Receiving this scholarship is an honor. This past summer, during my judicial internship with Judge Scullin, I gained invaluable insight into the judiciary’s role in delivering justice. I witnessed first-hand the work that goes into administering justice and the impact judicial decisions have on individuals in our community. This experience solidified my interest in working in federal court.,” says Murad.
Murad continues “What makes this scholarship even more meaningful is its connection to Judge Scullin, a highly respected judge in the area. This scholarship embodies the spirit of service and excellence I hope to achieve in my future career. By receiving this award, I am inspired to further my goal of combining my passion for litigation with my commitment to serving my local community, in which I was born and raised.”
Murad is on Syracuse Law Review and is an Academic Success Fellow. She is also a Research Assistant for Professor William Banks focusing on Constitutional Law and U.S. National Security and Counterterrorism.
In December 2005, the Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association (“the Association”) established The Honorable Frederick J. Scullin, Jr. Scholarship Program to recognize exemplary law students who attend Albany Law School, Cornell University College of Law, and Syracuse University College of Law. Each year, the Association selects three scholars, one from each law school, each of whom will receive a scholarship in the sum of $2,000. Students currently in their second year of law school are encouraged to apply for the scholarship.