Kalikova & Associates is one of the leading law firms in Kyrgyzstan specializing in commercial law which is recognized by business community for providing creative and result-oriented solutions to legal problems.

Kalikova & Associates constantly supports the development of the next generation of legal professionals.

This time one of the students of the Law Program of the American University in Central Asia enrolled in Law Program for the 2007-2008 academic year will become a winner of Kalikova & Associates Scholarship up to $ 1,000 (one thousand US dollars).

Applicants must be full-time students. The award will be based on scholastic achievement and financial need. The deadline for application is October 1, 2007. The scholarship winner will be notified by October 15, 2007.

Application Requirements:

- Application form and Statement of Purpose;

- Financial Need Statement;

- Transcript (most recent);

- One letter of recommendation (academic or professional); and

- Legal analytical essay.

In the essay, applicants shall identify one or more problematic issues (legislative gaps, loopholes etc), provide a clear explanation of the problem and its consequences in practice and recommend solutions. The essay shall be written in both English and Russian, shall be 5 to 12 pages (in each language), Times New Roman, 12.

Applicants may choose to write the essay on one of the following topics:

- Exploration and development of mineral resources in the Kyrgyz Republic;

- Protection of intellectual property rights in the Kyrgyz Republic;

- Taxation in the Kyrgyz Republic; and

- Foreign immovable property ownership restrictions in the Kyrgyz Republic;

Through the essay the applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

- Strong writing and analytical skills;

- Theoretical knowledge and understanding of applicable legislation in chosen area;

- Familiarity with the practical application of the legislation in chosen area;

Eligibility requirements:

- Full-time student enrolled in Law Program of the American University in Central Asia;

- GPA of 3.0 and higher (or its secondary school equivalent for the 1st year students); and

- TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or higher. Computer-based equivalent: 213.

Selection Procedure:

Selection will be made by a combined committee consisting of legal professionals and a number of faculty members from the AUCA Law Program by a competitive process made up of the following rounds:

- Round 1 Processing applications and reviewing submitted documents.

- Round 2 Finalists will be interviewed by a team of lawyers at Kalikova & Associates Law Firm

In addition, the award recipient may also be granted an opportunity to undertake a paid internship at Kalikova & Associates during the academic year or summer vacation.

Application materials shall be sent by e-mail to hr@k-a.kg or submitted in hard copy in envelop to Nurzat Myrsalieva, instructor of Law Program of AUCA (room 211).

Expect for announcement on upcoming presentation of Kalikova & Associates Law Firm in the AUCA.