J.D. Grants Funding Process2015-16

Scope of the Committee’s Work

• Co-Curricular Activities

• Law Journals

• Student Organizations (other than SBA)

• Other Student Groups

• Individual Students

Grants in 2014-15

• Competitions (moot court, mock trial, arbitration)

• Law Journals

• Symposia & speakers

• Regional & national conferences

• Pro bono service projects

Some Factors Influencing Funding

• Educational value

• Number of students who benefit

• Larger value to the Law School

• Cost & location

• Student fundraising efforts

• Complete and timely application

The Process for Funding – Co-Curricular Activities & Journals

1. Projected Annual Budget • due July 15, 2015

2. Individual events - in advance• Travel Funding Request –or- • Local Event

3. Individual events - after the event• Actual Expenses Report -and- • Reimbursement Requests (if applicable)

The Process for Funding – Individuals & Other Organizations

1. Individual events - in advance• Travel Funding Request –or- • Local Event

2. Individual events - after the event• Actual Expenses Report –and-• Reimbursement Requests (if applicable)

Forms

• Projected Annual Budget (if applicable)

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• Travel Funding Request

• Actual Expenses Report

• Reimbursement Request (if applicable)

Some Issues

• Simpler forms?

• Earlier deadlines?

• More accurate cost estimates?

• Timely post-event forms?

• Organization contact person?