On June 14, the endowed scholarship committee awarded a Rudman Scholars scholarship to Alex Attilli, ’25, and Rocky Grant, ‘24. They will receive up to $5000 in tuition discounts for both their 2L and 3L years.
"The Rudman Scholars scholarship program provides support to two 2Ls who are intent on public-interest legal careers," said John Greabe, the Rudman Center director. "We are so pleased to be able to provide this support to Alex and Rocky, each of whom embodies the commitment to public service that the program seeks to foster."
Alex Attilli, 2023 Rudman Scholar
In her Rudman Scholars application, Alex said she has wanted to pursue a career in civil legal aid since she took a class on immigration policy at Hofstra University. Her paper on the right to counsel in immigration removal hearings won a prize for political science research.
“During my research, I learned that lack of legal representation is a major issue in many different practice areas, such as employment, eviction, or even custody. Most, if not all, of these practice areas have life-altering effects,” said Alex, who worked for the New Hampshire Commission for Human Rights last during the summer of 2023.
“My ultimate goal is to work with a non-profit or government agency whose mission is to provide pro bono or low-cost civil legal aid to those who need it the most. Further, I specifically want to work with vulnerable and indigent populations who are disproportionately affected by lack of legal representation. Cost should not prevent people from getting the justice they deserve.”
2023 Rudman Scholar Rocky Grant
Attending law school has been a long-time dream of Rocky’s. At UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, he has focused on Intellectual Property law. He earned his undergraduate degree and two master’s degrees from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
Rocky worked for the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma while pursuing his master's degrees. “I have had the opportunity to work on projects that have provided fundamental needs to its Tribal Members, such as internet to rural community buildings that otherwise might not have it,” Rocky said in his Rudman Scholars application.
“Currently, I plan to continue working with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and move into the privacy space. I hope to continue to not only influence change within my organization that better protects the Tribal Members but influence policy on a national level that provides equal protection under privacy law for all.”
Rudman Scholars scholarships are renewable and are awarded to two members of the 2L class who demonstrate, and attest to, an intention to work for a government agency or non-profit that serves vulnerable or underserved populations after their graduation. Recipients also agree to serve as ambassadors for, and to support the work of, the Rudman Center. This support can include helping with program publicity and initiatives, attending receptions, and working to increase the Center’s positive impact on the school and community.
The Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice, Leadership & Public Service at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law serves as a hub for public discourse on the policies and current events that shape our society. It provides programmatic and financial support for students interested in exploring careers in public service while supporting public programming and academic inquiry that align with its mission. The Center honors former U.S. Senator Warren B. Rudman, also the state’s attorney general, who was widely admired for his integrity and willingness to work with politicians across the aisle to advance the public interest.
