Digital Justice Scholarship

Technology continues to transform every aspect of modern life, including the criminal justice system. From social media evidence to artificial intelligence in forensic analysis, digital tools now play a critical role in investigations, trials, and verdicts. To recognize and inspire thoughtful dialogue around this issue, Jonathan Jay Kirschner, Esq., & Associates, LLC is proud to announce the 2026 Digital Justice Scholarship.

This $1,000 scholarship invites students to examine how technology intersects with justice, and how laws can evolve to keep pace with innovation while maintaining fairness. Whether you’re passionate about law, ethics, or digital privacy, this is an opportunity to share your perspective on ensuring justice remains fair and accountable in a tech-driven world.

Applications are due by July 30th, 2026, and we look forward to hearing from students eager to explore the balance between progress and justice in our modern era.

Eligibility

• The scholarship is open to current high school seniors, vocational students, college students, or graduate students who are legal U.S. residents residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and enrolled in a vocational program or two- to four-year post-secondary institution.
• Employees of Jonathan Jay Kirschner, Esq., & Associates, LLC, their immediate families (parents, children, siblings, and spouses), and individuals living in the same households (whether related or not) are not eligible to participate.
• Applicants should hold a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher and be in good academic standing.

Application Requirements

Applicants must:

• Submit a 750-word essay, or less, responding to the prompt: Advances in technology, from social media to AI, increasingly affect the criminal justice system. In under 750 words, describe two or three changes that would help ensure fairness when digital evidence, surveillance, or forensic technology is used in trials. Should the law evolve to keep pace with technology? If so, how?
• All essays will be reviewed for originality. Essays containing AI-generated content will be disqualified.
• Include a professional resumé detailing academic and professional experience.
• Submit a current transcript. College freshmen, graduate students, or transfer students may include an unofficial transcript from their current school and the most recent official transcript from their prior institution. High school students may include proof of acceptance to their post-secondary program.