Overview: The Wisconsin State Bar Taxation Section is pleased to offer a $1,000 scholarship to a law student at Marquette University Law School who has demonstrated a strong interest in tax law.

Purpose: The purpose of this scholarship is to support and encourage the next generation of tax attorneys in Wisconsin by recognizing academic achievement, professional interest, and engagement with the tax law community.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be currently enrolled as a J.D. student at Marquette University Law School
• Be in good academic standing
• Demonstrate a clear interest in tax law (e.g., coursework, internships, student organizations, or related experience)

Preferred (but not required): 

• Completion of one or more tax-related courses
• Participation in tax-related extracurricular activities or events
• Interest in practicing tax law in Wisconsin

Application Materials
Please submit the following materials via email to Graeme Gallagher with a CC to Joe Rekrut: 

1. Resume
2. Unofficial law school transcript
3. Short statement of interest (500–750 words), addressing:
   1. Interest in tax law
   2. Relevant experiences or coursework
   3. Career goals in the field of taxation
4. (Optional) Letter of recommendation from a professor or employer

Selection Criteria
The recipient will be selected based on:

• Demonstrated interest and commitment to tax law
• Academic performance
• Quality of the written statement
• Engagement with the legal or tax community

Timeline
Application Opens: October 15, 2026
Application Deadline: November 27, 2026
Recipient Notified: January 1, 2027

Contact: Graeme Gallagher