Lehigh Valley Medical Malpractice Lawyers, P.C. Essay Competition – $500 Scholarship 2026

Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers are dedicated to helping accident victims recover compensation after serious injuries. To support the future of the legal profession, our firm proudly offers an annual $1,000 personal injury law scholarship for students pursuing careers as Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers. This scholarship provides financial assistance while encouraging students to explore important legal issues.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The scholarship opportunity is open to undergrad through post-grad students. All applicants must be actively enrolled in a U.S. college/university.
The scholarship submission should contain the student’s name, address, phone number, current major and college. *This is only for our records and will not be posted anywhere on our website.
All essays should be emailed to phillymedmalscholarship@yahoo.com.
All submissions must be in .pdf format

In 2023, Pennsylvania discontinued the “old venue” rule. This rule required victims of medical malpractice to file their cases in the county where the malpractice happened. Plaintiffs are now able to file wherever the medical provider does business. Ultimately, this has led to more medical malpractice cases being filed in Philadelphia, where it is believed that jurors favor the Plaintiffs.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court reviewed this ruling in February 2026 and decided not to re-instate the “old venue” rule. Do you agree with this ruling, or do you believe it puts Plaintiffs at an unfair advantage? Please explain your opinion on this ruling citing case law.

Submission Guidelines:
Essays should be a Maximum of 1500 words.
Only answer the questions provided.
Use online articles and caselaw to support your essay.
Proper grammar, spelling, and citations should be used.
All submissions will be checked for plagiarism and AI usage.