AccessLex Announces Winner of Third Annual Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship

WEST CHESTER, Pa., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AccessLex Institute^® is pleased to announce the recipient of its third annual MAX by AccessLex^® Hannah R. Arterian Memorial Scholarship: Giana O'Shaughnessy, a 1L from University of Oregon School of Law.

Every first-year law student who completes the entire MAX by AccessLex^® Financial Foundations course and attends at least two MAX Events is eligible for this $50,000 award. The scholarship's namesake, Hannah R. Arterian, served as a member of the AccessLex Board of Directors from 2011 to 2020, including two terms as Board Chair, playing a critical role in the creation and expansion of the MAX program during her tenure. 

"The financial skills I learned through MAX by AccessLex^® provided me with a realistic look at budgeting after graduation – I particularly benefitted by attending the web event for public interest careers," said Giana O'Shaughnessy. "I am more confident in my financial choices and no longer have a fear of the unknown, which can often surround finances."

MAX by AccessLex is a free, award-winning personal finance program offered to AccessLex member law schools – the nearly 200 American Bar Association-approved nonprofit and state-affiliated law schools – and their students. MAX provides informative lessons, live webinars and workshops, and one-on-one financial coaching from Accredited Financial Counselors, along with nearly $400,000 in annual scholarship incentives. Since inception, the program has awarded $2.5 million in tuition scholarships. MAX is just one of the many resources offered by AccessLex Institute to support aspiring lawyers on their path, from applying to law school through passing the bar exam.

"Taking advantage of AccessLex Institute's learning tools prepared me with financial literacy and a blueprint for the steps to take both during and after law school," said Giana O'Shaughnessy.

Learn more about the MAX by AccessLex personal finance program here.

About AccessLex Institute^®:
AccessLex Institute is a nonprofit organization committed to helping talented, purpose-driven students find their path from aspiring lawyer to fulfilled professional. In partnership with its nearly 200 member law schools, improving access and positively influencing legal education have been at the heart of the Company's mission since 1983. Learn more about how AccessLex is empowering the next generation of lawyers at AccessLex.org.

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