News Release
Rutgers Student Receives Scholarly Award From
Capehart Scatchard Law Firm
Mt. Laurel, NJ - - Jessica Corbett was the recipient of the Blaine E. Capehart Legal Writing Award that was presented at the recent Rutgers Law Class Day Celebration. Ms. Corbett recently graduated from Rutgers Law School in Camden in May.
The Mt. Laurel-based firm presented Jessica with a $2500 award in recognition of her exemplary legal writing and research abilities. The award honors Blaine E. Capehart, the Firm's distinguished 103-year-old senior shareholder who in 2005 celebrated 75 years as a member of the New Jersey Bar. The Firm offers this award to a graduating Rutgers - Camden law student on an annual basis.
According to William G. Wright, Commercial Department Shareholder, "By this award, Capehart & Scatchard recognizes exemplary writing by a graduating Rutgers - Camden law student. The firm understands that, despite all of the changes the legal profession is undergoing, one thing remains the same: the ability to write is essential to a successful legal career."
Photo: Fr Left: Jessica Corbett, award recipient; William G. Wright, Esq., Commercial Department Shareholder; Rayman Solomon, Dean of the Rutgers University School of Law at Camden.
