Opportunities & Aid

HKM Milwaukee Future Legal Leaders Scholarship

HKM Employment Attorneys LLP is giving out a $1,000 scholarship to lift future legal professionals who study near their Milwaukee office.

Who Can Apply:

  • Enrolled in a pre-law, paralegal, or J.D. program.
  • In good standing (3.0 GPA or higher).
  • Campus within 60 miles of Milwaukee.
  • At least 18 years old when you submit.
  • Not an employee or immediate family of HKM Employment Attorneys LLP.

How to Apply:

  1. Complete the online form here.
  2. Required documents
    • Unofficial transcript (PDF)
    • One-page résumé
    • 250-word essay: “How I will use my legal education to serve my community.”
  3. Submit by October 15, 2026. You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.

Selection Process:

  • Essays are scored for clarity, originality, and community impact.
  • GPA and résumé show commitment and fit.
  • The winner will be notified by December 10, 2026.

Award Delivery:

  • Funds delivered directly to the student for education-related expenses in 2027.

Privacy:

  • Your information is used only for this scholarship.
  • All files are deleted 12 months after selection.

For more information, see their webpage (scroll down). If you have any questions please contact scholarships@hkm.com (subject: “Scholarship – Milwaukee”).

Contact: scholarships@hkm.com

Professor Donaldson Seeks Research Assistant

Prof. Donaldson seeks a fall research assistant who shares an interest in the intersection of alternative dispute resolution, criminal law, and restorative justice. 

The research assistant would be expected to work at least 8 hours/week, on a flexible basis, either for pay or academic credit. Preference will be given to students with experience/interest in working with academic journals and who have previously taken a course related to ADR or RJ. 

To apply, please email Prof. Donaldson a copy of your resume or CV. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please also feel free to reach out with any questions.

Contact: Becca Donaldson

Free for Law Students: WAJ Women's Caucus Retreat

Thursday, September 10, 2026 - 4:00pm • Sundara Inn and Spa (920 Canyon Rd, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965)

The Wisconsin Association for Justice (WAJ) invites Marquette University Law School students to the 2026 WAJ Women's Caucus Retreat and Seminar. It will take place on Thursday, September 10, and Friday, September 11, at the Sundara Inn and Spa in the Wisconsin Dells. It is completely free for law students to attend. WAJ will cover the seminar registration fee AND lodging at the Sundara Inn and Spa.

Additional information about the retreat, including preliminary schedule, guest speakers, and more can be found on the WAJ website here. In the past, many students have carpooled together to attend the retreat, and the WAJ has included law students at this event for the past 20 years. Students will have the opportunity to attend the special Student Breakfast on Friday morning before the start of the seminar, featuring a short presentation with a few of WAJ's female attorney members. Be sure to complete the mentoring forms and WAJ will assign you a member mentor.

If you are interested in attending, please contact WAJ Executive Director Bryan Roessler to register by Tuesday, September 3.  

Contact: Bryan Roessler