Silverman Law Office opens applications for $2,000 Legal Helper Scholarship

Silverman Law Office is taking applications through Dec. 31 for a $2,000 scholarship aimed at students who want to help people with legal needs. The winner will be announced in January 2027.

Why it matters: - The scholarship is aimed at students who want to support people with legal problems, not just future attorneys. - The award can help cover education costs for students building careers in law-related or service-oriented fields.

What happened: - Silverman Law Office is accepting applications for its annual Legal Helper Scholarship. - The award is $2,000. - Applications are due Dec. 31, 2026. - The firm plans to announce the winner in January 2027. - Silverman Law Office posted the application notice from Helena, Montana.

The details: - High school seniors, GED holders, and community college, undergraduate, graduate and professional students may apply. - Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited program in the United States. - Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. - The scholarship is open to students in any field, not only law. - Applicants must email a resume, an unofficial transcript and an essay of 1,000 words or fewer to receptionist@mttaxlaw.com. - The essay must explain what led the student to help people with legal issues, how the student has already done so and how the student’s educational goals will support that work. - More information is available on the firm’s website. - The firm also lists contact by phone at 406-449-4829.

Between the lines: - The scholarship reflects a broader definition of legal service, one that includes students outside traditional pre-law or law school tracks. - Silverman Law Office is using the program to identify students with a service mindset and a connection to helping others navigate legal problems. - Joel Silverman said the firm sees the scholarship as an investment in the next generation of people who will carry that work forward.

What's next: - Students have until Dec. 31, 2026, to submit materials. - Silverman Law Office will review applications and name the recipient in January 2027. - The firm, founded in 2012, serves clients across Montana from offices in Helena, Bozeman, Billings, Butte and Big Timber. - Silverman Law Office focuses on tax, business, estate planning, real estate, probate and litigation law.