[julie anne]
What would you do for a $10,000 scholarship to (help) fund your legal education?
Would you channel your inner film noir detective? Would you rap about what inspired you to go to law school? Would you unveil your deep dark secret Billie Mays fetish?
Law students who submitted videos for and made the top 10 of Access Group's "My Inspiration" contest did.
In the contest, law students were asked to submit videos describing what inspired them to attend law school, and 10 finalists were selected from 113 eligible videos. Voters now have the opportunity to vote for their favorites through Aug. 21.
The creator of the video with the most votes gets $10,000 for school, and up to five other videos, voted on by Access Group judges, get $1,500
Sounds like an easy 10 grand, right? Just slap together a video with a family member’s camcorder of you reading your law school admission essay, and you’re golden.
Not so fast there, Mr. Demille.
Turns out, law students – surprise, surprise – went above and beyond the YouTube quality vlog and put together some pretty elaborate, professional-looking videos
Here's the list of the finalists - and their respective schools, courtesy of Access Group - from my least favorite to the one that gets my vote:
10. “My Inspiration: Funny Video" by Joseph Duerst of Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
The Rundown: While this video is well shot, kind of reminds me of “The Office” stylistically, and is somewhat funny, I have absolutely no idea what inspires the video creator to pursue a career in law. I know that his alter ego, Buck Sanders, has a man crush on Billie Mays, but I’d like to know where this kid’s heart is before I give him my vote.
9. "Ted Cardos, PI" by Ted Cardos of New York University School of Law
The Rundown: This video plays like a film noir, detective movie. Although it is nice to look at and is interesting at times, beyond many mentions of the word “justice”, I have no idea why this guy in law school.
8. “’Stop’ Me Now” by My-Linh Le of the U.C. Davis School of Law
The Rundown: I love the lovely stop motion in this video, which has a very definite story arc. We learn that Ms. Le is a young woman of a myriad of talents who is looking for something beyond the stage. Unlike the No. 9 and No. 10 vids, this one is actually personal. But, for me, “law school, you complete me” is not enough to win this contest.
7. “ “The Justice We All Pursue” by Drew Grindrod of William and Mary School of Law
The Rundown: When it comes to what inspires him, Grindrod lays it down. The beat that is. He raps – yes, raps – about what inspired him to go into law school. And although he spits his reason for going to law school – the justice we all pursue – very enthusiastically, I still think it’s not quite enough FTW.
6. “Law v. Tech: The Inspiring Faceoff” by William Jacobson of Charlotte School of Law
The Rundown: Unlike most of the other videos, which make an emotional appeal to the YouTube audience for their votes, this video relies more on reason. For that reason alone, it was refreshing.
5. “The Greater Good – Funny Law Video Access Group Law School Scholarship Contest 2009-2010” by Darin Southam of Whittier Law School
The Rundown: I like that Mr. Southam gives us bits of his own personal story, especially about his struggles with the LSAT and his showdown with an actual attorney over his family business. Plus, he looks a bit like
Steve Rogers aka Captain America. 4. “Trial By Nature” by Anna Grace of Northeastern School of Law
The Rundown: This video tells a very personal and touching story using lovely illustrations about a young woman's battle with her mother's doctor on the appropriate course of treatment.
3. “It’s the Law” by John Grimm of Georgetown University Law Center
The Rundown: Most of the finalists in the contest talk about lofty concepts like “justice” and “the greater good”. What I loved about this video is that Robertson’s reason seems more down to earth and relatable than the others: he has a need to help people, but he doesn’t feel his major would give him that opportunity.
2. “Discovering Inspiration” by Branigan Robertson of Chapman University School of Law
The Rundown: In his vid, Robertson tells us what inspires him to be a lawyer by describing what doesn’t inspire him to be a lawyer. It’s straightforward, honest and to the point. Plus, how can you not love the baby sea lion that shows up later in the vid!
1. “What Inspires Me, Ana Rodriguez DeFrates, to Become a Lawyer” by Ana Rodriguez DeFrates of South Texas College of Law, but will be attending University of Texas School of Law as a visiting student in fall 2009 and spring 2010
The Rundown: What inspired me the most to vote for this video is not how well-produced it is. What got me is how sincere, driven, passionate and focused Ms. DeFrates seems. She knows exactly what she wants to do with her law degree, and I have a feeling she’ll put that degree and the $10,000 to good use.
To watch all the videos, visit Access Group’s YouTube page. The winner of the contest will be announced by Sept. 1.
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