Purpose. Women Lawyers of Alameda County (WLAC) has established the Margaret A.
Gannon Legal Education Stipend Fund to provide financial assistance to individuals preparing to
take the California Bar Exam to help offset the costs of a bar review course or study materials.
Eligibility. Individuals eligible to receive a stipend must: (1) be a WLAC member OR enclose
an application to join WLAC along with this application; (2) expect to be eligible for the California
Bar in that he or she is currently enrolled in or has graduated from law school in the U.S.; (3) not
currently be a member of any state bar; and (4) intend to pursue a career in the law.
Funding. A number of $500 stipends are available in 2011. Up to three stipends will be
awarded at the annual member’s reception on May 19, 2011, and at least one stipend will be
awarded at the annual judges dinner in the fall. Recipients will be contacted prior to these
events.
WLAC Margaret Gannon Bar Stipend Application
The deadline to submit the application to wlac@sbcglobal.net is May 12, 2011.