LONG BEACH, CA, May 19, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Attorney Michael D. Waks is offering a $1,000 award to the winner of the Michael D. Waks Essay Contest. High school seniors and college students attending a 2-year or 4-year accredited university or college, in California, living with a disability, are invited to participate.
"As a Long Beach personal injury attorney for over 30 years, I have represented young clients living with disabilities caused by auto accidents. I have seen how difficult it has been for them to move forward with their education. For this reason, I have established the annual Michael D. Waks Essay Contest to help disabled students reach their educational goals."
Contest Requirements
Deadline for the 2016 contest is July 1, 2016.
Essays must be between 500 and 750 words.
Each essay must be the original work of the student submitting it.
Students are asked to write a story or essay on the following theme:
What educational challenges have you experienced due to your disability? How have you overcome these challenges in the past and how will you overcome them in the future? How has your disability influenced your choice of study and career?
Entries will be judged on the basis of content, readability and proper use of grammar and punctuation.
The winner will be announced at http://www.michaelwaks.com on July 31, 2016.
Further information on the contest is available at:
http://michaelwaks.com/law-office-michael-d-waks-essay-contest/
About The Law Office of Michael D. Waks
Michael D. Waks' personal injury law practice is based on the principle of providing each client with strong, compassionate representation. Michael handles each case personally to ensure clients receive the benefits of hiring an expert personal injury attorney.
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