1. J.D. Grants Funding Process 2015-16

2. Scope of the Committee’s Work Co-Curricular Activities Law Journals Student Organizations (other than SBA) Other Student Groups Individual Students

3. Grants in 2014-15 Competitions (moot court, mock trial, arbitration) Law Journals Symposia & speakers Regional & national conferences Pro bono service projects

4. Some Factors Influencing Funding Educational value Number of students who benefit Larger value to the Law School Cost & location Student fundraising efforts Complete and timely application

5. The Process for Funding – Co-Curricular Activities & Journals 1. Projected Annual Budget due July 15, 2015 2. Individual events - in advance Travel Funding Request –or- Local Event 3. Individual events - after the event Actual Expenses Report -and- Reimbursement Requests (if applicable)

6. The Process for Funding – Individuals & Other Organizations 1. Individual events - in advance Travel Funding Request –or- Local Event 2. Individual events - after the event Actual Expenses Report –and- Reimbursement Requests (if applicable)

7. Forms Projected Annual Budget (if applicable) ______________________ Travel Funding Request Actual Expenses Report Reimbursement Request (if applicable)

8. Some Issues Simpler forms? Earlier deadlines? More accurate cost estimates? Timely post-event forms? Organization contact person?