George Floyd Memorial Scholarship in Law
George Floyd Memorial Scholarship in Law
The endowed scholarship was established to provide critical financial support to underrepresented students—Black or African-American students in particular—to pursue careers in the law and achieve their dreams.
“Mr. Floyd’s killing was a tragic reminder of the inequity and injustice facing Black Americans today, despite the decades that have passed since the civil rights movement,” McCurdy and Laud observed in their statement announcing the establishment of the scholarship. They expressed a hope that recipients of this scholarship will join the legal profession and join Minnesota Law alumni in advocating for racial justice and equality.
McCurdy and Laud called on others in the Minnesota Law community and the broader Twin Cities legal community to stand with them and contribute to the scholarship fund. “Our nation is at a crossroads. The time to confront inequality and racism is now, and the whole world is watching. Together we can make a difference.”
Incoming 1L Brandon Redmon Named First Recipient of George Floyd Memorial Scholarship in Law
The scholarship was set up by the Law School with the generous support and leadership of Catlan McCurdy ‘11 and Sanjiv Laud ‘12 as well as hundreds of other contributors.
“Brandon’s journey to Minnesota Law inspires all of us to believe in the future of the legal profession and in our ability to create a more just world,” said Dean Garry. W. Jenkins in announcing the award of the scholarship. “He is an exemplary standard-bearer for this scholarship, as well as for the Law School."
Learn more about Brandon Redmon, 1L, and his journey to the Law School.
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