About the Program

Professor Megan Ballard, Thomas More Public Interest Law Scholarship Director

Thomas More scholars work with program faculty directors to create goals to assist each Scholar to realize his or her public service career aspirations.

Scholars work towards these goals individually and collaboratively within a supportive community of similarly dedicated scholars and faculty directors designed to foster leadership and legal skills as well as academic excellence.

Public Service

All scholars must complete a significant amount of pro bono public service legal work for which they receive no academic credit or compensation. The focus of this work will be determined by the goals of each scholar.

Leadership

Scholars are expected to be leaders within the law school community both academically and by taking leadership roles in extracurricular activities and public service projects. Where a scholar chooses to devote his or her efforts also will be established according to each scholar’s goals.

Thomas More scholars exchange ideas and share experiences over informal potluck dinners.

Community

Thomas More scholars, their spouses, partners, and children, join together on a regular basis throughout the academic year for informal evening potluck dinners where they can exchange ideas and experiences. These dinners serve to build lasting relationships among professors and the scholars that will continue into the professional lives of our graduates.

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